The Association between the Emotional Closeness, Negative and Positive Affection, and Agitation among Older Adult with Dementia: A Cross-sectional Study

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2023-10-19 DOI:10.1007/s12126-023-09535-8

Ayham Aldrawsheh, Mohammad Rababa, Audai A. Hayajneh, Hanan A. Abusbaitan, Anwar M. Eyadat

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Abstract

Previous studies revealed conflicting findings of prior research on whether older adults living in the community or nursing homes have better health outcomes. Moreover, there is an imperative need for similar studies to assess the associations between emotional closeness, positive and negative affections, and agitation in older adults with dementia. This descriptive correlational study was conducted on a convenience sample of 102 older adults with dementia in Jordan. This study used multiple observational and self-report questionnaires to achieve the study objectives. The results indicated that PWD residing in community settings measured statistically significantly lower mean physical non-aggressive behaviors scores than those living in NHs. Also, physical, aggressive, and verbal non-aggressive behaviors were significantly associated with emotional closeness and negative affection, respectively, among PWD. Moreover, physical, non-aggressive behaviors were significantly associated with living in NHs and the cognitive function of PWD. Future research would consider exploring further potential factors related to agitated behavior and affection among older PWDs. Experimental studies that intend to increase social support and emotional closeness levels thus alleviating negative affection and agitation, are recommended in the future.

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老年痴呆症患者的情感亲密度、负情感和正情感与躁动之间的关系：横断面研究

以往的研究显示，关于居住在社区还是疗养院的老年人健康状况更好的研究结果相互矛盾。此外，还亟需开展类似的研究，以评估老年痴呆症患者的情感亲密度、积极和消极情绪以及躁动之间的关联。这项描述性相关研究以约旦 102 名老年痴呆症患者为方便样本。本研究采用多种观察和自我报告问卷来实现研究目标。结果表明，居住在社区环境中的残疾人身体非攻击性行为的平均得分明显低于居住在养老院的残疾人。同时，残疾人的身体非攻击性行为、攻击性行为和言语非攻击性行为分别与情感亲密度和负亲和力有明显关联。此外，肢体、非攻击性行为与住在养老院和残疾人的认知功能也有明显关系。未来的研究将考虑进一步探讨与老年残疾人的激动行为和感情有关的潜在因素。建议今后开展实验研究，以提高社会支持和情感亲近程度，从而减轻负面情感和激动行为。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

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312

审稿时长

2 months

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