Psychological and Behavioral Effects of Snoezelen Rooms on Dementia

IF 2.8 0 GERONTOLOGY

Activities Adaptation & Aging Pub Date : 2022-12-01 DOI:10.1080/01924788.2022.2151805

C. Solé, Montserrat Celdrán, I. Cifre

引用次数: 4

Abstract

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the benefits of Snoezelen room for older people living in nursing homes. Participants were 84 people with dementia from Barcelona (Spain) that were randomly assigned to Snoezelen or reminiscence sessions. Bi-weekly sessions were held over a period of 12 weeks. Participants in the Snoezelen group displayed significant improvements in depression and anxiety and a greater degree of relaxation. Participants with slight dementia were also more likely to display more alertness and offer constructive answers. Snoezelen room could be implemented in a range of dementia’s stages, stressing its implications for slight dementia profile.

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摘要:本研究的目的是研究养老院老年人使用Snoezelen房间的好处。参与者是来自巴塞罗那(西班牙)的84名痴呆症患者，他们被随机分配到Snoezelen或回忆组。每两周举行一次会议，为期12周。Snoezelen组的参与者在抑郁和焦虑方面表现出了显著的改善，并且更放松了。轻度痴呆的参与者也更有可能表现出更强的警觉性，并提供建设性的答案。Snoezelen room可以在痴呆的一系列阶段实施，强调其对轻度痴呆的影响。

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Activities Adaptation & Aging GERONTOLOGY-

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

53.60%

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期刊介绍： Activities, Adaptation, & Aging is the working tool for activity directors and all health care professionals concerned with the enhancement of the lives of the aged. Established as the primary journal for activity professionals, Activities, Adaptation & Aging provides a professional outlet for research regarding the therapeutic implications of activities on quality-of-life issues and overall life satisfaction for the elderly. The journal examines a wide spectrum of activities: activity-based intervention for persons with dementia; activity determinants in independent-living elderly; activity implications in a variety of settings; activity participation patterns; and activity implications for everyday practice.