Statement of Correction: Using Massage to Reduce Use of Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs With Older Adults A Brief Report From a Pilot Study

Abstract

Due to a production error, this article was published online and listed in the printed journal’s table of contents but did not appear in the issue. To remedy this, the article has been removed from the December 2009 online issue and will now appear in the February 2010 print and online issues.

Massage, a complementary therapy effectively promoting the health and well‐being of older people in residential care settings: a review of the literature

“…Psychotropic medications affect the older person by increasing drowsiness and confusion while decreasing their ability to interact with others and their environment. In support of reducing pharmacological intervention for the older resident, Nelson and Coyle's () findings reveal massage before bedtime assists in reducing falls and confusion with medications not required for sleep. Soden et al .…”

“…The treatment group of 102 older clients following stroke demonstrates benefits through promoting relaxation to induce sleep and improving overall sleep quality. Nelson and Coyle () investigate the use of head, neck, shoulder and BM for 15 minutes at bedtime for seven days with 15 residents. Results demonstrate a 13% reduction in requests for sedative‐hypnotic medication at night.…”

Sleep and Long-Term Care

“…71 Positive effects of massage on sleep in LTC residents were demonstrated through improvement in sleep diaries, 72 polysomnography, 72 nursing observations, 73 and fewer requests for sedative-hypnotic medication. 74 However, massage did not reduce daytime sleepiness measured by the Epworth sleepiness scale in a group of adults with complex care needs living in residential care. 75 …”

Effects of a Bedtime Massage on Relaxation in Nursing Home Residents with Sleep Disorders

“…Specifics of the protocol, which was adapted from a massage sequence created by Miesler (1991) for use with geriatric individuals, can be found in Nelson (2008) and Nelson and Coyle (2009). Adaptations to the original sequence included the addition of specifics on stroke sequence and timing in order to facilitate replication.…”