Contributions of multi-sensory stimulation (SNOEZELEN) in older people with dementia

Contributions of multi-sensory stimulation (SNOEZELEN) in older people with dementia

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Introduction: The theoretical framework of this project is based on the integral care and is person-centered.The multisensory stimulation is increasing in Course a pied - Femme - Vetements - Manteau - Nylon day centers and geriatric residences.This space provides an environment of well-being and warmth to the person, which provides a good environment to work on the behavioral and emotional capacities.The elements that must be present in a Snoezelen space can be classified according to the type of sensory system that is being stimulated in each case: tactile, vibratory, vestibular, visual, auditory, gustatory and olfactory.

The main objective of this work is to investigate the contributions of multisensory stimulation in people with different levels of dementia: low, moderate or severe.Methods: Quantitative and qualitative.Design: Almost experimental, with intra-subject measure repeated throughout the investigation.Participants: 84 people diagnosed with dementia.

Instruments: Video recordings and standardized tests.Procedure: Participants were randomly assigned to the Snoezelen room or the reminiscence sessions (control group).Each group participated in two weekly sessions of 30 minutes for 3 months.Each session had a maximum of three patients in each group.

The tests were applied before and at the end of the therapy.Sessions 1 and 24 were recorded on video.Results: There were significant differences in anxiety, depression and agitation in the patient who participated in the Snoezelen room (greater decrease) compared Side x Side Fridge to the patients who had been assigned on the reminiscence therapy.Snoezelen room patients also showed an improvement on relaxation levels.

Conclusions: multisensory therapy favors emotional adjustment.Project financed by the Blanquerna Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences (Ramon Llull University) and Sanitas Mayores.