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

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dc.contributor.authorSalvi, Serenaen
dc.contributor.authorPreston, Nancyen
dc.contributor.authorCornally, Nicolaen
dc.contributor.authorWalshe, Catherineen
dc.contributor.authorO’Neill, Roisinen
dc.contributor.authorBrazil, Kevinen
dc.contributor.authorReigada, Carlaen
dc.contributor.authorPayne, Cathyen
dc.contributor.authorSoares, Joanaen
dc.contributor.authorMali, Janaen
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Sandra Martinsen
dc.contributor.authorHernández-Marrero, Pabloen
dc.contributor.authorSzczerbińska, Katarzynaen
dc.contributor.authorBarańska, Ilonaen
dc.contributor.authorShaw, Sallyen
dc.contributor.authorChambers, Traceyen
dc.contributor.authorKaasalainen, Sharonen
dc.contributor.authorvan den Broek, Brendaen
dc.contributor.authorvan der Steen, Jennyen
dc.contributor.authorOlagnero, Jacopo Mariaen
dc.contributor.authorDi Giulio, Paolaen
dc.contributor.authorGonella, Silviaen
dc.contributor.authorAlbanesi, Beatriceen
dc.contributor.authorHlávka, Jakuben
dc.contributor.authorLoučka, Martinen
dc.contributor.authorTimmons, Suzanneen
dc.contributor.authorPocknell, Carmen Eliseen
dc.contributor.authorHartigan, Ireneen
dc.contributor.authorFitzgerald, Serenaen
dc.contributor.authorBrady, Noeleenen
dc.contributor.funderInnovate UKen
dc.contributor.funderEuropean Commissionen
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-23T11:14:59Z
dc.date.available2025-04-23T11:14:59Z
dc.date.issued2025en
dc.description.abstractBackground: Namaste 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. Objective: To 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. Design: Systematically constructed review using framework synthesis. Data sources: Comprehensive 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 methods: Studies 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. Findings: Twenty-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. Conclusions: Implementing 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. © The Author(s) 2025.en
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dc.identifier.citationSalvi, S., Preston, N., Cornally, N. and Walshe, C. (2025) 'Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis', BMC Geriatrics, 25(1), p.17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4en
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12877-024-05636-4en
dc.identifier.issn14712318en
dc.identifier.issued1
dc.identifier.journaltitleBMC Geriatricsen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/17299
dc.identifier.volume25
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltden
dc.relation.project101137270en
dc.rights© 2025, the Author(s). Open Accessen
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectAdvanced dementiaen
dc.subjectFramework synthesisen
dc.subjectNamaste Careen
dc.subjectNursing care homesen
dc.subjectQuality of lifeen
dc.subjectSensory stimulationen
dc.subjectSystematic reviewen
dc.titleImplementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesisen
dc.typeArticle (peer reviewed)en
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