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Sensory stimulation activities
— is there any evidence? | | Author(s) | Ruth Pearce |
| Journal title | Ageing and Health: the Journal of the Institute of Ageing and Health (West Midlands), no 20, 2016 |
| Publisher | Institute of Ageing and Health (West Midlands), 2016 |
| Pages | pp 4-8 |
| Source | www.iah-wmids.org.uk |
| Keywords | Therapy ; Cognitive impairment ; Dementia ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | Sensory stimulation activities are increasing in popularity across the UK, especially in care home settings; however, there appears to be a lack of robust evidence to support their benefits and effectiveness. The author reports on a literature review using the CINAHL and Medline databases to gain understanding of what evidence is available to support the ongoing use and development of sensory stimulation activities. The findings suggest that older people with or without dementia benefit from its use in the short term. There is also less evidence to support any long-term benefits. Most of the articles reviewed suggest that a longitudinal approach needs to be considered. Staff education and training were highlighted as important to maximise the benefits of sensory stimulation activities. While this review may not reveal robust evidence to support sensory stimulation activities, there is an overarching expression of belief that sensory stimulation activities should be employed to engage older people in cognitive, social and emotional activities to enhance quality of life. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160311207 A |
| Classmark | LO: E4: EA: 64A |
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