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Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis

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Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis. / Salvi, Serena; Preston, Nancy; Cornally, Nicola et al.
In: BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 25, 17, 09.01.2025.

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Salvi, S, Preston, N, Cornally, N, Walshe, C, Consortium, OBOTI-T, Brady, N, Fitzgerald, S, Hartigan, I, Pocknell, CE, Timmons, S, Loučka, M, Hlávka, J, Albanesi, B, Gonella, S, Giulio, PD, Olagnero, JM, van der Steen, J, van den Broek, B, Kaasalainen, S, Chambers, T, Shaw, S, Barańska, I, Szczerbińska, K, Hernández-Marrero, P, Pereira, SM, Mali, J, Soares, J, Payne, C, Reigada, C, Brazil, K & O’Neill, R 2025, 'Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis', BMC Geriatrics, vol. 25, 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4

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Salvi, S., Preston, N., Cornally, N., Walshe, C., Consortium, O. B. O. T. I.-T., Brady, N., Fitzgerald, S., Hartigan, I., Pocknell, C. E., Timmons, S., Loučka, M., Hlávka, J., Albanesi, B., Gonella, S., Giulio, P. D., Olagnero, J. M., van der Steen, J., van den Broek, B., Kaasalainen, S., ... O’Neill, R. (2025). Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis. BMC Geriatrics, 25, Article 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4

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Salvi S, Preston N, Cornally N, Walshe C, Consortium OBOTIT, Brady N et al. Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis. BMC Geriatrics. 2025 Jan 9;25:17. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4

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Salvi, Serena ; Preston, Nancy ; Cornally, Nicola et al. / Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia : a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis. In: BMC Geriatrics. 2025 ; Vol. 25.

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title = "Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis",
abstract = "BackgroundNamaste Care is an intervention designed to improve the quality of life for people with advanced dementia by providing individualised stimulation and personalised activities in a group setting. Current evidence indicates there may be benefits from this intervention, but there is a need to explore the practical realities of its implementation, including potential barriers, enablers, and how it is delivered within the context of nursing care homes.ObjectiveTo systematically assess the factors involved in implementing Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. To provide pragmatic suggestions on how Namaste Care can be delivered in the context of nursing care homes.DesignSystematically constructed review using framework synthesis.Data sourcesComprehensive searches were conducted in Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for studies published between 2018 and 2024. Search concepts included “Namaste Care,” “advanced dementia,” and related terms.Review methodsStudies were included if they focused on the use of Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent researchers using standardised forms and critical appraisal tools. A framework synthesis of the results was conducted, which involves systematically combining qualitative and quantitative data within a structured analytical framework to identify overarching themes and insights.FindingsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. Key themes identified were: (1) Frequency and duration of Namaste sessions. (2) Namaste Care environment and personalisation of care. (3) Staff engagement and training needs. (4) Involvement of family members and volunteers.ConclusionsImplementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes presents various challenges but also significant opportunities for enhancing the quality of life for residents with advanced dementia. Addressing key themes such as the frequency and duration of sessions, the environment and personalisation of care, staff engagement and training needs, and the involvement of family members and volunteers is crucial. Specifically, providing tailored training programmes for staff, creating dedicated Namaste Care spaces, and encouraging active family and volunteer participation can facilitate effective integration. By incorporating these pragmatic recommendations, Namaste Care can be sustainably integrated into daily care routines, leading to improved resident well-being, reduced behavioural symptoms, and enhanced caregiver-resident interactions.",
author = "Serena Salvi and Nancy Preston and Nicola Cornally and Catherine Walshe and Consortium, {on behalf of the In-Touch} and Noeleen Brady and Serena Fitzgerald and Irene Hartigan and Pocknell, {Carmen Elise} and Suzanne Timmons and Martin Lou{\v c}ka and Jakub Hl{\'a}vka and Beatrice Albanesi and Silvia Gonella and Giulio, {Paola Di} and Olagnero, {Jacopo Maria} and {van der Steen}, Jenny and {van den Broek}, Brenda and Sharon Kaasalainen and Tracey Chambers and Sally Shaw and Ilona Bara{\'n}ska and Katarzyna Szczerbi{\'n}ska and Pablo Hern{\'a}ndez-Marrero and Pereira, {Sandra Martins} and Jana Mali and Joana Soares and Cathy Payne and Carla Reigada and Kevin Brazil and Roisin O{\textquoteright}Neill",
year = "2025",
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day = "9",
doi = "10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4",
language = "English",
volume = "25",
journal = "BMC Geriatrics",
issn = "1471-2318",
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RIS

TY - JOUR

T1 - Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia

T2 - a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis

AU - Salvi, Serena

AU - Preston, Nancy

AU - Cornally, Nicola

AU - Walshe, Catherine

AU - Consortium, on behalf of the In-Touch

AU - Brady, Noeleen

AU - Fitzgerald, Serena

AU - Hartigan, Irene

AU - Pocknell, Carmen Elise

AU - Timmons, Suzanne

AU - Loučka, Martin

AU - Hlávka, Jakub

AU - Albanesi, Beatrice

AU - Gonella, Silvia

AU - Giulio, Paola Di

AU - Olagnero, Jacopo Maria

AU - van der Steen, Jenny

AU - van den Broek, Brenda

AU - Kaasalainen, Sharon

AU - Chambers, Tracey

AU - Shaw, Sally

AU - Barańska, Ilona

AU - Szczerbińska, Katarzyna

AU - Hernández-Marrero, Pablo

AU - Pereira, Sandra Martins

AU - Mali, Jana

AU - Soares, Joana

AU - Payne, Cathy

AU - Reigada, Carla

AU - Brazil, Kevin

AU - O’Neill, Roisin

PY - 2025/1/9

Y1 - 2025/1/9

N2 - BackgroundNamaste Care is an intervention designed to improve the quality of life for people with advanced dementia by providing individualised stimulation and personalised activities in a group setting. Current evidence indicates there may be benefits from this intervention, but there is a need to explore the practical realities of its implementation, including potential barriers, enablers, and how it is delivered within the context of nursing care homes.ObjectiveTo systematically assess the factors involved in implementing Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. To provide pragmatic suggestions on how Namaste Care can be delivered in the context of nursing care homes.DesignSystematically constructed review using framework synthesis.Data sourcesComprehensive searches were conducted in Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for studies published between 2018 and 2024. Search concepts included “Namaste Care,” “advanced dementia,” and related terms.Review methodsStudies were included if they focused on the use of Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent researchers using standardised forms and critical appraisal tools. A framework synthesis of the results was conducted, which involves systematically combining qualitative and quantitative data within a structured analytical framework to identify overarching themes and insights.FindingsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. Key themes identified were: (1) Frequency and duration of Namaste sessions. (2) Namaste Care environment and personalisation of care. (3) Staff engagement and training needs. (4) Involvement of family members and volunteers.ConclusionsImplementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes presents various challenges but also significant opportunities for enhancing the quality of life for residents with advanced dementia. Addressing key themes such as the frequency and duration of sessions, the environment and personalisation of care, staff engagement and training needs, and the involvement of family members and volunteers is crucial. Specifically, providing tailored training programmes for staff, creating dedicated Namaste Care spaces, and encouraging active family and volunteer participation can facilitate effective integration. By incorporating these pragmatic recommendations, Namaste Care can be sustainably integrated into daily care routines, leading to improved resident well-being, reduced behavioural symptoms, and enhanced caregiver-resident interactions.

AB - BackgroundNamaste Care is an intervention designed to improve the quality of life for people with advanced dementia by providing individualised stimulation and personalised activities in a group setting. Current evidence indicates there may be benefits from this intervention, but there is a need to explore the practical realities of its implementation, including potential barriers, enablers, and how it is delivered within the context of nursing care homes.ObjectiveTo systematically assess the factors involved in implementing Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. To provide pragmatic suggestions on how Namaste Care can be delivered in the context of nursing care homes.DesignSystematically constructed review using framework synthesis.Data sourcesComprehensive searches were conducted in Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for studies published between 2018 and 2024. Search concepts included “Namaste Care,” “advanced dementia,” and related terms.Review methodsStudies were included if they focused on the use of Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent researchers using standardised forms and critical appraisal tools. A framework synthesis of the results was conducted, which involves systematically combining qualitative and quantitative data within a structured analytical framework to identify overarching themes and insights.FindingsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. Key themes identified were: (1) Frequency and duration of Namaste sessions. (2) Namaste Care environment and personalisation of care. (3) Staff engagement and training needs. (4) Involvement of family members and volunteers.ConclusionsImplementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes presents various challenges but also significant opportunities for enhancing the quality of life for residents with advanced dementia. Addressing key themes such as the frequency and duration of sessions, the environment and personalisation of care, staff engagement and training needs, and the involvement of family members and volunteers is crucial. Specifically, providing tailored training programmes for staff, creating dedicated Namaste Care spaces, and encouraging active family and volunteer participation can facilitate effective integration. By incorporating these pragmatic recommendations, Namaste Care can be sustainably integrated into daily care routines, leading to improved resident well-being, reduced behavioural symptoms, and enhanced caregiver-resident interactions.

U2 - 10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4

DO - 10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4

M3 - Journal article

VL - 25

JO - BMC Geriatrics

JF - BMC Geriatrics

SN - 1471-2318

M1 - 17

ER -