Is 'elderspeak' always inappropriate? An empirical investigation of the use of elderspeak in dementia care
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Sociology & Social Policy
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Alison Pilnick (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Lauren Bridgstock (Student) |
Publications
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/P000711/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2028 | |||
| 2421040 | Studentship | ES/P000711/1 | 30/09/2020 | 31/03/2024 | Lauren Bridgstock |
| Description | Findings show that elderspeak is recurrently used in very specific contexts, and appears to fulfil important functions in these contexts. This area will be expanded upon after completion of the thesis. |
| Exploitation Route | These findings are likely to have relevance to the healthcare sector, particularly in the care of people living with dementia. This area will be expanded upon on completion of the thesis. |
| Sectors | Healthcare |
| Description | Conversation Analysis Data Session (Atypical Interaction Conference, Newcastle) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I held a conversation analysis (CA) data session at the Atypical Interaction conference in Newcastle. This involved sharing data (video and transcripts) with an audience and discussing CA analysis with them. We looked at how terms of endearment were being used in an interaction between a patient with living dementia, and a healthcare professional. This supported my data analysis, allowed me to network with colleagues in my area and allowed people to experience data recorded in the acute hospital environment, a setting that they were not all familiar with. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Conversation Analysis Data Session (EMCA, Liverpool) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | This was a data session held at the 13th EMCA Doctoral Network Meeting in Liverpool. I presented some data (video and transcripts) to the audience (post graduate students and academic professionals) and held a discussion about how elderspeak was being used in the talk of the individuals shown. This helped to support my analysis of the data. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Talk at DMCA (Digital Meeting for Conversation Analysis) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I gave a talk on my emerging findings on how terms of endearment are used towards people living with dementia in the acute hospital environment. This was an online conference with participants all around the world. This led to useful discussion and questions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Talk at MedSoc Conference |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | I gave a talk covering findings from my emerging analysis on terms of endearment used towards people living with dementia whilst in hospital. This audience consisted of medical sociologists, and the talk led to useful discussions and questions about the research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Talk at the "Conversations and Communication in Dementia: Research and Practice Symposium" (Loughborough University) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | This talk consisted of a presentation of my ongoing findings on terms of endearment used towards people living with dementia in the acute hospital environment. The audience consisted of various academic staff with an interest in dementia and communication, so it was an excellent opportunity to share research and network with likeminded colleagues. The talk led to useful questions and discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |