Interactive drama in complex neurological disability management

Disability and Rehabilitation
Anne Fenech

Abstract

To establish whether interactive drama has any effect on the responses of people with complex neurological disabilities resident in a long term care facility. This was a service evaluation using interviews with a group of 31 independently consenting long term care residents, and 27 staff, and observations of engagement of 74 residents involved in an Interactive Drama Project (92.4% of those who had the opportunity to participate). Twenty five (81%) of the 31 residents interviewed reported a new atmosphere of community spirit, 29 (93%) enjoyed the rehearsals, 28 (90.5%) reported a state of 'flow' and 17 (54.6%) a perception of achievement. Fifteen (55.7%) of the 27 staff who completed questionnaires felt that the project had had a positive effect on staff-resident relationship. Twenty (64.4%) residents and 14 (51.7%) staff reported learning something new about others. The majority of participants with complex neurological disabilities were able to engage with interactive drama for some of the time. Therefore interactive drama offered residents opportunities for enjoyment, achievement, challenge and experiencing meaningful occupations.

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Dec 14, 2011·Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences·Anne Fenech
Oct 19, 2011·Journal of Nucleic Acids·Jinxiong WeiAlexander Zaika

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