Dementia Mental and Behavioural Disorders Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomly divided into three groups. Each group will have around 25 participants.
Experimental Group: Will receive Therapeutic touch on the neck and the shoulder, twice a day. The
Sponsors
The College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Between the ages of 65 and 95, who have cognitive impairment and exhibit behavior symptoms of dementia 2. Reside in the SageCare Long Term Care Dementia Institution 3. Diagnosis of dementia according to the DSM IV criteria (confirmed by a physician) 4. Mini Mental state exam (MMSE) score < 20 5. Stabilized on medications for at least one month 6. Will remain on the unit for the duration of the study 7. Had resided on the unit for at least 2 months 8. Has multiple comorbidities
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have an acute psychiatric or physical illness 2. Patients who were diagnosed with dementia within a 3 month period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behaviour is assessed by the Modified Agitated Behaviour Rating Scale (ABRS) at baseline and five days post intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ability to form and establish interpersonal relationships is assessed by staff observations at baseline and five days post intervention. | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactHelen Senderovich
Outcome results
None listed