Excellence in dementia care : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorMelling, Patricia Mary
dc.date.accessioned2015-10-29T23:02:32Z
dc.date.available2015-10-29T23:02:32Z
dc.date.issued1997
dc.description.abstractThis thesis is based on the belief that the functioning and quality of life of persons with dementia has the potential to improve in an environment where autonomy and independence are fostered within the abilities of the individual and the limitations of their disability. The thesis draws on critical theory to formulate a comprehensive framework aimed at empowering workers and caregivers to improve the quality of life for people with dementia living in residential facilities or at home. The thesis then shows how this critical approach can be applied in practice. Two surveys were conducted. The first, examined whether workers were able to implement changes in residential facilities following an educational programme. The second evaluated the usefulness of a booklet produced for family caregivers on choosing residential care for their loved ones. The thesis examines the policy implications and concludes with recommendations directed at policy makers and managers, which, if adopted, would provide the best quality of care for people with dementia.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/7305
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectDementia patientsen_US
dc.subjectInstitutional care, New Zealanden_US
dc.subjectCaregiver trainingen_US
dc.titleExcellence in dementia care : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorMelling, Patricia Maryen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Worken_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.)en_US
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