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Hurst A, Coyne E, Kellett U, et al. Volunteers motivations and involvement in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes: An integrative review. Geriatr Nurs. 2019;40(5):478-486doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010.
Hurst, A., Coyne, E., Kellett, U., & Needham, J. (2019). Volunteers motivations and involvement in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes: An integrative review. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 40(5), 478-486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010
Hurst, Alicia, et al. "Volunteers motivations and involvement in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes: An integrative review." Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) vol. 40,5 (2019): 478-486. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010
Hurst A, Coyne E, Kellett U, Needham J. Volunteers motivations and involvement in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes: An integrative review. Geriatr Nurs. 2019 Sep - Oct;40(5):478-486. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010. Epub 2019 Mar 25. PMID: 30922706.
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Geriatr Nurs. 2019 Sep - Oct;40(5):478-486. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010. Epub 2019 Mar 25.

Volunteers motivations and involvement in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes: An integrative review.

Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)

Alicia Hurst, Elisabeth Coyne, Ursula Kellett, Judith Needham

Affiliations

  1. Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].
  2. Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].
  3. Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].
  4. Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Logan Campus, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 30922706 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.03.010

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review the current literature related to the role of volunteers in dementia care in hospitals, aged care and resident homes.

DESIGN: Integrative review method was used to identify and analyse current literature.

METHOD: Data extracted included; author, methodology, sample, aims, data collection and analysis, findings, limitations, and comments. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2011, was used to appraise the quality of the final articles.

DATA SOURCES: Databases searched included CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest Central and PubMed. Keywords and MeSH terms: dementia, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, volunteers, volunteering, voluntary workers, hospital, acute care, aged care, residents.

RESULTS: 14 articles reviewed, and three major themes revealed: volunteer motivation, volunteer involvement, and understanding roles. Recommendations to assist with future volunteer programs in dementia care are presented.

CONCLUSION: Volunteer programs are beneficial to patients, family, volunteers, health care, and staff. Research of volunteers' needs, motivations and role required, aiming to improve support and training.

Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords: Acute care; Dementia; Hospitals; Volunteer education; Volunteers

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