[Kommunikation bei Demenz].

Abstract

A scoping review investigated the effectiveness of different communicative interventions for patients with dementia. It demonstrated that communication between caregivers and dementia patients is improved by music, multisensory stimulation, and communication training. As a result agitation, mania, fear, anger and corrective touching are reduced, and fluency, spontaneous speech, eye contact, smiling and affective touching are enhanced. The recommendations, summarized in a fact sheet, also contribute to improved therapeutic decision making with bystanders and oral health of people with dementia.