Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an experiential learning program based on Kolb’s theory in increasing dementia supporters’ motivation and activity involvement within the community.MethodIn this interventional study, the sample was divided into two groups. The intervention group underwent dementia supporter training and participated in an experiential learning program, which was conducted two weeks after the initial training session. The control group underwent only the dementia supporter training.ResultsKolb’s experiential learning model consists of four stages: concrete experience, reflective observation, conceptualization, and active experimentation. A total of 37 and 44 individuals constituted the intervention and control groups, respectively. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that there was a significant increase in motivation among the intervention group participants, when compared to the control group participants. Moreover, the activity rate was higher among the intervention group participants.DiscussionThe experiential learning program was effective in increasing motivation levels and activity involvement among the dementia supporters.ConclusionsThe experiential learning program for dementia supporters can be used to improve other volunteer and professional programs. Moreover, Kolb’s theory can be used to support individuals with dementia within the community.
Highlights
In Japan, the older adult population is growing very rapidly
The experiential learning program was effective in increasing motivation levels and activity involvement among the dementia supporters
This study examined the effectiveness of an experiential learning program in increasing dementia supporters’ motivation and activity involvement within the community
Summary
The sample was divided into two groups. The intervention group underwent dementia supporter training and participated in an experiential learning program, which was conducted two weeks after the initial training session. The control group underwent only the dementia supporter training
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