Annica L. Barcenilla-Wong, Raquel Skaf, Nicola Hancock, Lee-Fay Low
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Abstract
In this article, perceived benefits, facilitators and challenges of peer support offered for and by people living with dementia are explored by comparing peer support provided by Dementia Lifestyle Coach (DLC) and Dementia Alliance International (DAI). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with interviewees from DLC and DAI. Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Peer support offered by DLC and DAI provided connection and emotional and informational support and promoted living well with dementia. Each programme had unique barriers and facilitators. The article concludes that peer support for and by people living with dementia should be considered in post-diagnostic dementia support programmes.
本文通过比较痴呆症生活方式指导中心(DLC)和国际痴呆症联盟(DAI)提供的同伴支持,探讨了为痴呆症患者提供的同伴支持所带来的益处、促进因素和挑战。我们对来自 DLC 和 DAI 的受访者进行了半结构化访谈。对访谈记录进行了逐字转录和主题分析。由 DLC 和 DAI 提供的同伴支持提供了联系、情感和信息支持,并促进了痴呆症患者的健康生活。每项计划都有其独特的障碍和促进因素。文章的结论是,在诊断后痴呆症支持计划中应考虑为痴呆症患者提供同伴支持,以及由痴呆症患者提供同伴支持。