The Effect of Multisensory Stimulation on Persons Residing in an Extended Care Facility

Abstract

The use of MSSE, as a non-pharmacological intervention, demonstrates the ability to decrease the number of incidences of disruptive or problematic behavior. The use of these interventions, where feasible, should be considered prior to the use of pharmacological methods.

Multisensory exercise programme improves cognition and functionality in institutionalized older adults: A randomized control trial

“…Based on this information, the practice of multisensory exercises can promote older adults physical and mental health, especially those who reside in LTCF and are otherwise not sufficiently stimulated; in other words, offering physical or sensory stimuli is important for promoting their physical and mental health. In addition, studies of the use of multisensory exercises in institutionalized older adults remain inconclusive, have only questionnaires as assessment tools (Oliveira et al, ; Ward‐Smith et al, ), or address only individuals with dementia (Baker et al, ; Maseda et al, ). Considering the above and the increasing number of older adults in care facilities (Oliveira et al, ), it is appropriate to investigate the influence of multisensory exercises on the cognitive and physical aspects of this population.…”

“…Older adults often have cognitive and functional decreases (Alfieri et al, 2010;Bherer, 2015) that can affect their health and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), making them vulnerable to situations such as falls or dementia that represent an economic and social public health challenges (Bherer, 2015;Hsu, 2015;Ward-Smith, Llanque, & Curran, 2009). This situation can worsen when the individual's family is unable to provide the needed care and attention, leading to the need for long-term care facility (LTCF) placement (Ward-Smith et al, 2009).…”

“…The multisensory exercises are based on activities that stimulate the vestibular, visual, and somatosensory systems in addition to the musculoskeletal system of its practitioners to effectively make or enforce appropriate responses depending on the task demands (Baker et al, 2003;Ward-Smith et al, 2009). Multisensory exercises combine multiple forms of sensory stimulation together such as visual, auditory, touch, and motor (Cruz, Marques, Barbosa, Figueiredo, & Sousa, 2011).…”

Le cri dans la maladie d’Alzheimer à un stade sévère : vers une découverte du primitif

“…La stimulation multisensorielle des sujets atteints de démence grâce à leur environnement produit des effets d'apaisement de l'intensité des SCPD [38]. La méthode de la stimulation multisensorielle appliquée aux patients souffrant de la MAA à un stade modéré a montré un effet positif sur leur état cognitif, mais également sur la dépression, l'anxiété [39] et l'apathie [40][41][42][43][44]. Enfin, la sensorialisation aurait également le pouvoir de recréer du lien entre soignants et patients [45].…”

Use of multisensory stimulation interventions in the treatment of major neurocognitive disorders

“…Behavioural and pharmacological treatments are used to decrease the symptoms of BPSD, preserve function and improve quality of life. In individuals with a major neurocognitive disorder, non-pharmacological interventions are often preferred as first-line treatment [1,2].…”