Riley-Doucet Cheryl K
School of Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2009 May;35(5):42-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20090331-01.
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of using multisensory environments (MSE) in the home of people with dementia. A qualitative research design was used, which included semi-structured interviews and self-rated caregiver observation checklists. Field notes and audio recorded interviews were transcribed for data analysis. Data were reduced and coded for theme identification. Positive and negative effects of the use of MSE in the home on the behaviors of the person with dementia, caregiver burden, and family interpersonal relationships were revealed. Overall, MSE was discovered to promote a relaxing and calm environment in the home, which helped the person with dementia attend more to their immediate surroundings, and to improve family interactions. Although the majority of caregivers reported they enjoyed the MSE, they acknowledged their disappointment in the MSE as not providing more caregiver respite.
这项试点研究的目的是探索在痴呆症患者家中使用多感官环境（MSE）的可行性和有效性。采用了定性研究设计，其中包括半结构化访谈和照顾者自评观察清单。实地记录和访谈录音被转录用于数据分析。数据经过简化和编码以识别主题。揭示了在家中使用MSE对痴呆症患者行为、照顾者负担和家庭人际关系的积极和消极影响。总体而言，发现MSE有助于在家中营造一个放松和平静的环境，这有助于痴呆症患者更多地关注周围环境，并改善家庭互动。尽管大多数照顾者表示他们喜欢MSE，但他们也承认对MSE未能提供更多照顾者喘息机会感到失望。
