Communication empowerment framework : an integrative framework to support effective communication and interaction between carers and people living with dementia

Morris, LE ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3337-8144, Mansell, W, Williamson, T ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7736-0712, Wray, A and McEvoy, P 2020, 'Communication empowerment framework : an integrative framework to support effective communication and interaction between carers and people living with dementia' , Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 19 (6) , pp. 1739-1757.

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Abstract

Objectives: To demonstrate the utility of integrating three theoretical perspectives (Mentalization Theory, Perceptual Control Theory and the Communicative Impact model), which jointly illuminate the communication challenges and opportunities faced by family care partners of people with dementia. To point the way to how this framework informs the design and delivery of carer communication and interaction training.

Method: Conceptual synthesis based on a narrative review of relevant literature, supported by examples of family care partners.

Results: We use the conceptual models to show how the capacity to mentalize (‘holding mind in mind’) offers a greater sense of control over internal and external conflicts, with the result that they can be deescalated in pursuit of mutual goals.

Conclusions: The integrative conceptual framework presented here highlights specific psychological and relational mechanisms that can be targeted through carer training to enhance communication with a person living with dementia.

Keywords: Mentalization; Control Theory; communication; dementia; carer

Item Type:	Article
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy
Journal or Publication Title:	Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	1471-3012
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Funders:	Big Lottery Fund, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Depositing User:	USIR Admin
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2018 09:50
Last Modified:	13 Oct 2020 14:30
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/48369

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