Critique of Article
Evaluation is an important process required to determine the reliability and validity of information from various sources, such as journals, text books, and web pages (http://www.lib.berkeley.edu). The article in question looks at “the impact of early dementia an outdoor life”. Bennet (2001) is the framework that will be used to help structure the evaluation of this article, as it should then give an indication if the information is clearly justified or not. The study was carried out by four researchers: who have clearly stated their educational and professional back round in biographical notes Duggan et al (2008). The aim of the study was to determine if it is beneficial to sufferers of dementia to venture outdoors on a regular basis. According to Ferri et al (2005) dementia will affect 81.1 million people by the year 2040.
Duggan has a good knowledge of dementia, experience coming from her personal and professional life, and has carried out previous studies (www.dur.ac.uk).
Blackman has an educated understanding of dementia, and is the former director of the Oxford Dementia Centre (www.dur.ac.uk). In addition it was from the above mentioned study with Duggan in which the article of study stems from. Martyr demonstrates an understanding of dementia, and has carried out research in working memory, and deficits in early dementia (www.dem.sagepub.com). Van Schalik is linked with psychology related research, however, he has been involved in another study with Blackman, and Martyr in 2007, which looked at ‘outdoor environments for people with dementia: an explanatory study using virtual reality, ageing and society (www.tees.ac.uk).
The researchers appear to have a sufficient combined knowledge of dementia, and have carried out an appropriate literature review in preparation for the study. Denscombe (1999) states that literature reviews are relevant as they look at studies that have already been done in relation to the study topic, and can contain
Duggan has a good knowledge of dementia, experience coming from her personal and professional life, and has carried out previous studies (www.dur.ac.uk).
Blackman has an educated understanding of dementia, and is the former director of the Oxford Dementia Centre (www.dur.ac.uk). In addition it was from the above mentioned study with Duggan in which the article of study stems from. Martyr demonstrates an understanding of dementia, and has carried out research in working memory, and deficits in early dementia (www.dem.sagepub.com). Van Schalik is linked with psychology related research, however, he has been involved in another study with Blackman, and Martyr in 2007, which looked at ‘outdoor environments for people with dementia: an explanatory study using virtual reality, ageing and society (www.tees.ac.uk).
The researchers appear to have a sufficient combined knowledge of dementia, and have carried out an appropriate literature review in preparation for the study. Denscombe (1999) states that literature reviews are relevant as they look at studies that have already been done in relation to the study topic, and can contain