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Nonpharmacological Tactile Activity Interventions for Reducing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Acute Hospital Settings: An Integrative Review
36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, 36th (Krakow, Poland & Online, 24/04/2024–26/04/2024)
24/04/2024
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Abstract
Aim: To review existing research on nonpharmacological tactile activity interventions for reducing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in the acute hospital setting.
Background: When people living with dementia are hospitalised, they often experience an exacerbation of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Pharmacological interventions are commonly used to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia despite the low success rate and the heightened risk of morbidity and mortality. Low-cost alternatives that are implementable at the bedside are nonpharmacological interventions such as tactile activity interventions.
Methods: Four databases were searched using the PRISMA framework to guide the search and screening. Eligible studies were evaluated using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool and analysed using Thematic Analysis. The PRISMA checklist was used to evaluate the current study.
Results: Seven studies described tactile activity interventions for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in acute hospital settings, commonly as an element of multicomponent sensory interventions. Two themes emerged as key to implementation: human resources and the right intervention
for the right person.
Conclusion: There is limited evidence exploring tactile activity interventions for reducing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in acute hospital settings. Individualised approaches, in combination with staffing expertise, appear central to implementation. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Acute hospital settings can result in increased behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, which can be distressing for patients and families and challenging for nursing staff. Tactile activity interventions may offer a low-resource bedside option to support people with dementia in acute health settings.
Details
- Title
- Nonpharmacological Tactile Activity Interventions for Reducing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Acute Hospital Settings: An Integrative Review
- Creators
- Erin Rachel Davis - Southern Cross UniversityChristina Aggar Dr - Southern Cross UniversityMichelle Bissett Dr - Southern Cross University
- Conference
- 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, 36th (Krakow, Poland & Online, 24/04/2024–26/04/2024)
- Identifiers
- 991013348539402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference poster