Aromatherapy for dementia

Ball, Emily; Owen-Booth, Bethan; Gray, Amy; Shenkin, Susan D.; Hewitt, Jonathan; McCleery, Jenny

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd003150.pub3

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“…18 In a systematic review of ten randomized controlled trials in which aromatherapy was applied to dementia patients living in nursing homes, this was reported to have a positive effect on the agitation level of the patients. 31 In Maji c et al's study, animal-assisted therapy was provided for patients with dementia, and it was reported that the agitation and depression level of dementia patients decreased and that the animal-assisted therapy could delay the progression of neuropsychiatric symptoms of these patients residing in nursing homes. 32 In a study where Holden et al administered neurological music therapy in home visits for six weeks to dementia patients, it was found that there was a decrease in the neuropsychiatric symptoms of the patients.…”

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Investigation of the effects of interventions made according to the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model on the care outcomes of Alzheimer patients and their families: a randomized clinical trial

2021

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Background: One of the non-pharmacological methods used to reduce behavioural problems of Alzheimer's patients and the negative emotions accordingly experienced by caregivers consists of interventions performed according to the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold (PLST) model. Methods: This randomized controlled study aimed to determine the effect of interventions performed according to PLST on the care burden, care satisfaction, and life satisfaction of caregivers of middle and advanced stage Alzheimer's disease patients, and on the neuropsychiatric symptoms and agitation levels of these patients. The research was conducted with a total of 29 caregivers divided into intervention (15) and control ( 14) groups. Data were collected using an Introductory Information Form, plus the Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory, Carer's Assessment of Satisfaction Index, and Life Satisfaction Scale. Three home visits were made to the caregivers by the researchers in the first, second, and twelfth weeks of the intervention. During the home visits, face-to-face training was given as necessary to the individual caring for problems identified in the nursing care plan according to PLST. Results: As a result of the PLST training, there was a decrease in the behavioural problems of Alzheimer's patients, along with a decrease in the care burden of the caregivers and an increase in their care satisfaction. When the scale total scores of the individuals in the intervention and control groups were compared, it was found that only caregivers' care satisfaction increased at a statistically significant level (P < 0.05). Conclusion: At the end of the training given according to PLST, it was found that behavioural problems of Alzheimer's patients and the care burden of caregivers had decreased, and the care satisfaction of caregivers increased. It is recommended that Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers be given training and interventions according to PLST.

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Investigation of the effects of interventions made according to the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model on the care outcomes of Alzheimer patients and their families: a randomized clinical trial

2021

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“…Aromatherapy is thought of as both an art and a science, and it has recently gained more recognition in the fields of science and medicine. [44][45][46] Balance improvement with aromatherapy One important risk factor that increases susceptibility to falls in frail older people is diminished balance function. 6 We discovered that the postural sway of older people standing at rest is improved by olfactory stimuli.…”

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Role of physical therapists and aromatherapy for fall prevention in older people: A narrative review

Ebihara

Otsubo

Miyagi

2021

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Falls among older people are usually the result of several causes combined. Identifying all the fall-related factors that apply to a particular individual and providing comprehensive multifactorial intervention is recommended for the prevention of falls among older people. However, the overall net benefit of multifactorial intervention in preventing falls is small, and it does not appear to improve fall-related outcomes, such as the number of fall-related injuries. Therefore, we might require new perspectives to overcome this situation. Here, we raise two novel strategies for fall prevention among older people. One is using physical therapists more actively. The other is using aromatherapy for stabilization of older people. Physical therapists should carry out detailed gait assessment and caregiver education. Aromatherapy is effective in improving balance and mental stability in older people. To overcome refractory geriatric syndrome, there is no choice but to eliminate all preconceived ideas before choosing the best fall prevention strategies.

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“…105,106 Aromatherapy, light therapy, and TENS have limited benefits for people with dementia. 107,108 The evidence to support cognitive/emotion-oriented interventions, which include validation therapy, simulated presence therapy, and reminiscence therapy, is lacking. 109,110 Patients with higher cognitive functioning, fewer obstacles to perform ADL, communication, and speech may better respond to these interventions.…”

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Rehabilitation in Dementia

Gupta

Prakash

Sannyasi

2021

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Dementia is an eurodegenerative disorder, which causes significant disability, especially among the elderly population worldwide. The affected person shows a progressive cognitive decline, which interferes with the independence in performing the activities of daily living. Other than the cognitive domain, the patient tends to have neuropsychiatric, behavioral, sensorimotor, speech, and language-related issues. It is expected that the global burden of the disease will rise with more people entering the geriatric age group. By 2050 close, to 140 million people will be living with one or the other type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease contributes to more than 60% of cases worldwide, followed by vascular dementia. Pharmacotherapy has a limited role to play in the treatment, and at present, no drug is available, which can halt or reverse the progress of the disease. World Health Organization has mandated rehabilitation as a core recommendation in the global action plan on the public health response to dementia. Rehabilitation services are widely recognized as a practical framework to maximize independence and community participation in dementia care. The rehabilitation program is customized to achieve the desired goals, as each person has different experiences, preferences, motivations, strengths, and requirements based on type, course, and severity of the illness. It is an interdisciplinary-team approach with the involvement of several health care professionals. This article reviews the existing literature and outlines the effective rehabilitation strategies concisely in dementia care.

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Aromatherapy for dementia

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Cited by 41 publications

References 92 publications

Investigation of the effects of interventions made according to the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model on the care outcomes of Alzheimer patients and their families: a randomized clinical trial

Investigation of the effects of interventions made according to the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model on the care outcomes of Alzheimer patients and their families: a randomized clinical trial

Role of physical therapists and aromatherapy for fall prevention in older people: A narrative review

Rehabilitation in Dementia

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