This thesis constitutes a programme of research to adapt and test three review
methodologies. The methodologies include: a Scoping Review, a Meta Study and a …

Research involving people with dementia has highlighted the need to improve engagement
in the conduct of interviews and focus groups. Projective and enabling techniques may be …

Background Qualitative methods are increasingly included in larger studies to provide a
richer understanding of people's experience. This paper explores the potential of using a …

Gathering meaningful data from people with dementia presents challenges to researchers
involved in both qualitative and quantitative studies. Careful planning and implementation …

Participation in qualitative research frequently relies upon recall and verbal expression,
which may be difficult for some people with dementia. While the use of arts-based and visual …

It is increasingly recognized that people living with dementia should be included in
qualitative research that foregrounds their voices, but traditional research approaches can …

It is essential to understand the experience of living with dementia from the perspective of
the person with dementia so that services can be appropriately constructed. This review …

Background The perspectives of people with moderate‐to‐severe dementia are rarely
directly elicited in research studies. Objectives This systematic review will explore methods …

People with dementia are excluded from research due to methodological challenges,
stigma, and discrimination. Including perspectives of people with dementia across a …

Objectives Dementia can affect language processing and production, making
communication more difficult. This creates challenges for including the person's perspective …