Evidence & Practice

Practice of Namaste Care for people living with dementia in the UK

Jennifer Bray Research assistant, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, Worcester, England

Teresa Atkinson Senior research fellow, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, Worcester, England

Isabelle Latham Senior lecturer, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, Worcester, England

Dawn Brooker Director, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, Worcester, England

Originating in the US, Namaste Care aims to improve quality of life for people with advanced dementia. However, recognition in the UK is sparse. This article reports on research that aims to create consistent understanding of the purpose, application and effect of Namaste Care. Using an online survey, telephone interviews and discussion group with UK practitioners we explored Namaste Care practice, its components and implementation challenges. Findings show that Namaste Care has potential to improve quality of life in advanced dementia and is held in high regard by practitioners. However, understanding is inconsistent and practical implementation highly varied.

Nursing Older People. 31, 1, 22-28. doi: 10.7748/nop.2018.e1109

Correspondence

j.bray@worc.ac.uk

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None declared

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Keywords :

dementia - end of life care - older people

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24 January 2019 / Vol 31 issue 1

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