期刊名称：International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
电子版ISSN：1748-2631
出版年度：2021
卷号：16
期号：1
页码：1920349-1920374
DOI：10.1080/17482631.2021.1920349
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：Meaningful activities in dementia care can promote the co-construction of narrative identity
in caregiving relationships, helping to preserve the sense of self in people with dementia.
Purpose: Informed by symbolic interactionism and Deweyan transactionalism, the aim of this
study was to develop a transactional model of how narrative identity and relationships are
promoted through the use of a new technological solution, SENSE-GARDEN, that uses digital
technologies and multisensory stimuli to facilitate individualized, meaningful activities.
Method: We conducted a qualitative interview study to explore the experiences of people
with moderate to advanced dementia and their caregivers in Norway and Portugal. After
using SENSE-GARDEN for 12–16 weeks, 20 participants (7 persons with dementia and 13
caregivers) were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results: Three themes were generated: openness, learning, and connection. Findings suggest
that SENSE-GARDEN can stimulate emotional experiences, preserve narrative identity, and
foster interpersonal relationships. These findings are illustrated through a transactional
model.
Conclusion: This study highlights the complex multitude of factors affecting personenvironment interactions in which narrative identity and relationships are constructed. To
better understand these factors, future work should adopt a holistic approach to studying
new methods of creating meaningful activities in dementia care.
