Hamamatsu University, Shizuoka, Japan. m~
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2010 Dec;25(8):680-6. doi: 10.1177/1533317510386215.
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of a 6-week tactile massage on changes in physical and mental function, symptoms of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among elderly patients with dementia. In addition, chromogranin A (CgA) levels as an index of stress examined the effects of tactile massage intervention. A tactile massage group consisting of elderly patients with dementia received tactile massage therapy a total of 30 times each for about 20 minutes between 16:00 and 17:00 hours. In the control group, the mean scores for ''intellectual'' and ''emotional function'' score decreased significantly after 6 weeks (P < .05); however, no change was observed in the tactile massage group. Both the ''aggressiveness'' score (P < .05) and CgA levels decreased significantly after 6 weeks in the tactile massage group. These results suggest that tactile massage reduces aggressiveness and stress level in patients with dementia.
触觉按摩是一种轻柔的按摩,可以改善身体放松和心理健康。本研究的目的是阐明 6 周的触觉按摩对痴呆老年患者身体和心理功能变化、行为和心理症状的痴呆症(BPSD)症状的影响。此外,作为压力指标的嗜铬粒蛋白 A(CgA)水平检查了触觉按摩干预的效果。触觉按摩组由痴呆老年患者组成,他们在 16:00 至 17:00 之间总共接受了 30 次每次约 20 分钟的触觉按摩治疗。在对照组中,经过 6 周后,“智力”和“情绪功能”评分的平均得分显著下降(P <.05);然而,触觉按摩组没有观察到变化。触觉按摩组在 6 周后“攻击性”评分(P <.05)和 CgA 水平均显著下降。这些结果表明,触觉按摩可降低痴呆症患者的攻击性和压力水平。