Therapeutic recreation interventions for need-driven dementia-compromised
Authors:
- 1 November 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®
- Vol. 17 (6) , 367-381
Abstract
This study describes a clinical trial of at-home recreational therapy for community dwelling older adults with dementia and disturbing behaviors. After two weeks of daily, individualized recreational therapy interventions (TRIs), results indicated a significant decrease in levels of both passivity and agitation. Biograph data collection was useful in identifying the physiological changes that occurred with each intervention technique. Specific information is included on the time of day each behavior occurred and the most effective interventions, as well as implications for service delivery.Keywords
This publication has 40 references indexed in Scilit:
- A randomized controlled trial of the effects of multi‐sensory stimulation (MSS) for people with dementiaBritish Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2001
- Montessori-based activities for long-term care residents with advanced dementia: effects on engagement and affectThe Gerontologist, 2000
- New approaches to health and well‐being for dementia day‐care clients, family carers and day‐care staffInternational Journal of Nursing Practice, 1998
- The Wellness Group: A Novel Intervention for Coping With Disruptive Behavior in Elderly Nursing Home ResidentsThe Gerontologist, 1997
- Evaluation of a clinical intervention for wanderers on a geriatric nursing unitArchives of Psychiatric Nursing, 1997
- Interventions for the Behavioral Complications of Alzheimer’s Disease:Behavioral ApproachesInternational Psychogeriatrics, 1996
- Psychiatric and Physical Morbidity Effects of Dementia Caregiving: Prevalence, Correlates, and CausesThe Gerontologist, 1995
- Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale: A preliminary reportJournal of Psychiatric Research, 1982
- Natural Versus Urban ScenesEnvironment and Behavior, 1981
- “Mini-mental state”Journal of Psychiatric Research, 1975