Riley-Doucet Cheryl K, Dunn Karen S
Res Gerontol Nurs. 2013 Oct;6(4):225-33. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20130801-01. Epub 2013 Aug 14.
This quantitative pilot study examined the feasibility of using a multisensory environment (MSE) as a nonpharmacological intervention for people with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) within an adult day care center. Outcome measures were participant agitation, participant reaction to MSE, and caregiver satisfaction with MSE as a management strategy for older adults with BPSD. A within-subjects, repeated measures research design was used to obtain results from a total of 8 older adults with BPSD and 4 formal caregivers. Results indicated that the majority of participants enjoyed the MSE and improvements in some BPSD were observed after using the MSE. Reports from formal caregivers indicated that they believed the MSE was a useful nonpharmacological therapy for reducing anxiety and agitation among the day care participants who exhibited BPSD. Caregivers also suggested that this intervention should be incorporated into the design of the building and that a dedicated staff be assigned to facilitate the intervention for older adults each day.
这项定量试点研究探讨了在成人日托中心将多感官环境（MSE）用作痴呆症行为和心理症状（BPSD）患者非药物干预措施的可行性。结果指标包括参与者的激越程度、参与者对MSE的反应，以及护理人员对MSE作为BPSD老年患者管理策略的满意度。采用受试者内重复测量研究设计，从总共8名患有BPSD的老年人和4名正式护理人员那里获取结果。结果表明，大多数参与者喜欢MSE，并且在使用MSE后观察到一些BPSD症状有所改善。正式护理人员的报告表明，他们认为MSE是一种有用的非药物疗法，可减少表现出BPSD的日托参与者的焦虑和激越。护理人员还建议，这种干预措施应纳入建筑设计中，并且应每天安排专人负责为老年人实施干预。
