Motor and Multisensory Care-Based Approach in Dementia: Long-Term Effects of a Pilot Study

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2013

Autores

Marques, A (Autor) Outra; Cruz, J (Autor) Outra; Figueiredo, D (Autor) ICBAS; Sousa, LX (Autor) ICBAS

Revista

Título: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias

Vol. 28

Páginas: 24-34

ISSN: 1533-3175

Editora: SAGE

Indexação

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-005-331

DOI: 10.1177/1533317512466691

Abstract (EN): This study examined the short-, mid-, and long-term effects of a motor and multisensory care-based approach on (i) the behavior of institutionalized residents with dementia and (ii) care practices according to staff perspective. In all, 6 residents with moderate to severe dementia (mean age 80.83 +/- 10.87 years) and 6 staff members (40 +/- 10.87 years old) were recruited. Motor and multisensory stimulation strategies were implemented in residents' morning care. Data were collected with video recordings and focus-group interviews before, immediately after, at 3 months and 6 months after the intervention. The frequency and duration of each resident's behavior were analyzed. Content analysis was also performed. Results showed short-term improvements in residents' communication and engagement, followed by a sustained decline over time. Staff reported to change their practices; however, difficulties related to the institution organization were identified. There is a need to implement long-term strategies and involve institutions at different organizational levels to sustain the results.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 11