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Effectiveness of Doll Therapy in People With Dementia
Sponsor: University of Malaya
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of doll therapy in reducing the daily dose of medications (DDM), behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and improving the activities of daily living (ADL) in people living with dementia (PLwD) in residential care facilities in China. The study employs a cluster randomized controlled trial design, involving 142 participants from six nursing homes, divided into an intervention group receiving doll therapy plus routine nursing care and a control group receiving routine nursing care alone. Additionally, the study will explore the experiences and perceptions of staff and family caregivers through qualitative research methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intervention's impact.
Official title: Effectiveness of Doll Therapy in People With Dementia: A Mixed Method Research Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
142
Start Date
2024-07-31
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Doll Therapy
Doll therapy involves the use of lifelike dolls to provide comfort and reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. The therapy includes activities such as holding, dressing, and interacting with the dolls under the guidance of trained caregivers.
Locations (1)
Sias University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China