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Quality Improvement in LTC: Effectiveness of Montessori-Based Activity Programming in VA Community Living Center
Available from: Oxford Academic
Publication: Innovation in Aging, vol. 3, no. Supplement 1
Date: 2019
Pages: S949-S950
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori-based interventions
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Abstract/Notes: Montessori-based Activity Programming (MAP) was adapted for Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs) and aims to increase independence and meaningful engagement in residents with cognitive impairment. The Montessori model prioritizes offering choice, knowing and harnessing a resident’s abilities, and enabling them to carry out purposeful roles and activities. Any perceived deficit in cognitive functioning is “circumvented” by preparing the environment to support maximum independence. The implementation of MAP-VA in VA Western NY CLC involved 3 lodges, 52 staff, 16 champions, and 65 CLC residents. Standardized implementation measures demonstrated improvements over six months in five domains assessing development of a resident-directed community. Hypothesized outcomes included improved national percentile quality improvement (QI) rankings related to psychological symptoms and medications (e.g., depressive symptoms and use of antipsychotic/antianxiety medications) and physical functioning (e.g., less falls and ability to move independently). Scores six months prior to the implementation of MAP-VA (April, 2018 to September, 2018) were compared with scores during six months of implementation post training (November, 2018 to March, 2019). Compared to pre-intervention QI measures related to psychological symptoms, a clinically meaningful trajectory of symptom decrease was observed with rankings during implementation (e.g., depressive symptoms, amount of antipsychotic medications). Likewise, compared to pre-intervention QI rankings regarding physical functioning, post-training rankings showed a trajectory of improvement (e.g., help with ADLs, ability to move independently). Implementation of the MAP-VA intervention demonstrates preliminary evidence for improvement in QI measures related to psychological symptoms and physical functioning. Implications for QI efforts in VA CLCs will be presented.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.3448
ISSN: 2399-5300
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To the Montessori Community [Annual Congress of Montessori Association of Mexico]
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 17, no. 3
Date: Spring 2005
Pages: 23
Americas, Central America, Conferences, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexico, Public Montessori
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Abstract/Notes: El Boletin, March 2005
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Opportunities: The Potential of a Unified Montessori Community
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 15, no. 2
Date: Winter 2003
Pages: 1
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Community in Wisconsin
Available from: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Publication: Green Revolution, vol. 4, no. 2
Date: Feb 1966
Pages: 2
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Abstract/Notes: This is a letter to the editor about a yet-to-be established commune that purports to have plans to implement a "Summerhill-Montessori school for children."
Language: English
ISSN: 0017-3983
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Kahn: Article 'Filled with Misinformation...' ... His Challenges Are Evaluated... And a Challenge Goes to the Montessori Community
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 9, no. 1
Date: Fall 1996
Pages: 28-29
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Abstract/Notes: Letter to the editor and response
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Community Montessori Planned for Birmingham
Publication: Montessori International, vol. 10, no. 4
Date: 2001
Pages: 4
England, Europe, Great Britain, Northern Europe, United Kingdom
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Abstract/Notes: In cooperation with government Sure Start program for disadvantaged
Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
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To the Montessori Community
Publication: Montessori International, vol. 79
Date: Apr 2006
Pages: 2
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Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
Article
Art and Culture Study: Balancing Student Interest and Community Focus
Available from: National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS)
Publication: Montessori International, no. 108
Date: Jul-Sep 2013
Pages: 18-19
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Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
Article
Harmony and Cooperation in the Montessori Community
Publication: Montessori News
Date: Spring 2013
Pages: 1, 4
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Language: English
ISSN: 0889-6720
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Montessori Explained: Montessori–A Social Community
Publication: Montessori Voices [Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand], vol. 52
Date: Dec 2008
Pages: 14
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Language: English
ISSN: 1178-6213, 2744-662X