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Table 3 Overview of Namaste Care Adaptation Experience Themes

From: Experiences of caregivers of community-dwelling older persons with moderate to advanced dementia in adapting the Namaste Care program: a qualitative descriptive study

Categories

Themes

Perceived contributions in adapting Namaste Care

(a) Caregivers felt involved in redesigning Namaste Care

(b) The training guide reflected caregivers’ ideas and experiences

Factors influencing caregivers’ experiences in adapting Namaste Care

(a) Caregivers felt comfortable sharing ideas for adapting Namaste Care

(b) Research strategies enabled meaningful engagement of caregivers

(c) Caregivers appreciated the opportunity to discuss and learn from other caregivers

(d) Virtual workshops were convenient but limited interactions

Perceived impacts of learning about Namaste Care

(a) Increased awareness of the need for meaningful activities

(b) Eagerness to start using Namaste Care