Preferences for care home decor in people with dementia

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Preferences for care home decor in people with dementia

  • IRAS ID

    204171

  • Contact name

    Rebecca Sharp

  • Contact email

    r.a.sharp@bangor.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    School of Psychology, Bangor University

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    0 years, 4 months, 1 days

  • Research summary

    This research aims to conduct preference assessments with older adults with dementia in order to evaluate the their preference for décor colours. The focus of this study will target décor colours within participants' bedrooms and analyse the best method for identifying preference for people who may not be able to speak. We seek to evaluate a method for giving people with dementia a choice in their home decor. We will also collect information on preferences from family members and carers to see if these preferences correspond to direct measures of preference. Finally, indices of happiness will be observed and recorded to evaluate whether that particular choice affects people's happiness.

  • REC name

    Wales REC 4

  • REC reference

    16/WA/0109

  • Date of REC Opinion

    25 May 2016

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion