MORE THAN TEA AND CAKE: A REALIST EVALUATION OF MEMORY CAFÉS IN CORNWALL
dc.contributor.supervisor | KENT, BRIDIE | |
dc.contributor.author | BURROWS, LISA | |
dc.contributor.other | Faculty of Health | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-06-20T10:47:19Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-06-20T10:47:19Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
dc.identifier | 600517 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/15785 | |
dc.description.abstract |
Background: Memory cafés are a growing community based response to supporting people living with dementia and their carers. They are now well established in the UK and elsewhere; with over forty cafés in Cornwall. Despite their growth, there has been little research into their structure, aims and impact. Aims: The aim of this research was to explore how and why memory cafés work for people living with dementia and their carers. Methodology: Realist methodology is a theory driven approach that seeks to explain why a programme works, for whom and in what circumstances. The research consisted of three stages. Firstly, the development of initial programme theories through a realist review. Secondly, the testing and refinement of those theories, and the development of new theories through a realist evaluation. Thirdly, the formulation of a conceptual platform from the programme theories of how and why memory cafés work. The realist evaluation used ethnographic approaches of observation and in-situ interviews in four memory cafés, to enable a greater understanding of the café structures, processes and reported benefits. Results: A conceptual platform comprising twelve core processes of how and why memory cafés work was developed from nine programme theories. Cafés generally adopted a volunteer-led, more structured approach or a guest-led, unstructured approach. Memory cafes are multi-faceted; providing a safe place where people with dementia and their carers can meet with others in a similar situation, and engage in a range of activities. Furthermore, they provide a place of continuity for a carer once their loved one has passed away. They create opportunities for humour and laughter, outside of normal routines and can be a source of information on other services. Most importantly they enable the development of relationships. Conclusions: Memory cafés provide a valuable community based service to people living with and affected by dementia. | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC) | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | University of Plymouth | |
dc.subject | Memory Cafe | |
dc.subject | Realist | |
dc.subject | Community Support | |
dc.subject | Cornwall | |
dc.subject | Dementia | en_US |
dc.subject.classification | PhD | en_US |
dc.title | MORE THAN TEA AND CAKE: A REALIST EVALUATION OF MEMORY CAFÉS IN CORNWALL | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | |
plymouth.version | publishable | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.24382/542 | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | No embargo | en_US |
dc.type.qualification | Doctorate | en_US |
rioxxterms.version | NA | |
plymouth.orcid.id | http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5596-9247 | en_US |
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