Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes towards Doll Therapy in the Singapore Community
Applied/Translational Research
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
Others
31 December 2023
Explore attitudes of healthcare professionals toward using doll therapy for dementia. Doll therapy is low-risk and feasible with appropriate support, training, and resources.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Explore attitudes of healthcare professionals toward using doll therapy for dementia.
Background
Doll therapy remains underutilized despite its effectiveness in managing BPSD.
Methods
Thematic analysis based on interviews with 10 health professionals in 2018.
Results
Identified themes: perceived usefulness, suitability, misconceptions, and resource issues.
Conclusion
Doll therapy is low-risk and feasible with appropriate support, training, and resources.
Lessons Learnt
Positive but cautious attitudes; training and addressing misconceptions are essential.
Keywords
Doll Therapy, Dementia, BPSD, Nonpharmacological Interventions, Feasibility
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | James Cook University |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychiatry, Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Lin Yijun Carol |
Project Member(s) | Joanna Barlas |
Connect with this contributor!
Joanna Barlas - joanna.barlas@jcu.edu.au
Project Attachment
C_112_James_Cook_University_SG_CAPE_2023_Healthcare_Professionals_Atittude_towards_Doll_Ther.pdf