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Sensory interventions to support the wellbeing of people with dementia: A critical review / Judith Haigh and Carol Mytto

Creator: Haigh, Judith.
Creators: Mytton C.
Material type: ArticleArticleContent type: Media type: Article Carrier type: Subject(s): Aprenentatge sensoriomotor | Benestar | Demència | Dementia | SENSORY | WELLBEINGOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2016 FEB; 79 (2): 120-126Summary: Introduction Promoting the wellbeing of people with dementia is central to current social policies. To address the psychological impact of dementia, sensory stimulation is one approach practised by occupational therapists. This article will critically review the primary research that tests the link between sensory interventions and wellbeing for people with dementia. This research is inspired by theory relating to person-centred care and sensory processing. health and social care. Nine papers were identified that met the inclusion criteria. These were critically appraised to identify the quality of the evidence available, and to collate emerging themes from their results. methodologies, some significant results and themes were found that do link sensory stimulation with emotional wellbeing and occupational engagement. evidence base. Most studies tested the impact of session based interventions in specific environments. One large scale randomised controlled trial implemented sensory care plans that were embedded in the lived environment of participants. This approach is more congruent with sensory processing theory and occupational science theories than time-bound sessions of sensory stimulation. positively affect their emotional wellbeing and their ability to engage in occupations. This can be incorporated into the reasoning and interventions of occupational therapists when supporting this client group.
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Journal article Journal article Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa Internet En línia Text complet Not for loan 0000003347485
Journal Journal Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa Internet En línia Text complet Exclòs de préstec (Accés restringit) Consulta en línia 262471

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