Using the ACT-OUT Questionnaire to Help People with Dementia Stay Active in Their Communities
Author Information
Author(s): Margot-Cattin Isabel, Gaber Sophie
Primary Institution: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Hypothesis
The ACT-OUT questionnaire can effectively assess community mobility and participation for people living with dementia.
Conclusion
People with dementia abandon more places than those without dementia, highlighting the need for better community mobility support.
Supporting Evidence
- The ACT-OUT questionnaire helps assess community mobility for people living with dementia.
- Results indicate that people with dementia abandon more places than those without dementia.
- The study emphasizes the need for better support in community mobility for people with dementia.
Takeaway
This study created a questionnaire to help people with dementia stay active in their communities by understanding where they go and what activities they do.
Methodology
The ACT-OUT questionnaire was developed and used in interviews to gather data on places visited by people with dementia.
Participant Demographics
The study included people with and without dementia from multiple countries.
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