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Environmental and Sensory Intervention for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Who Exhibit Persistent Vocalizations
Sponsor: Drexel University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test a person-centered, nature-based non-pharmacological intervention for nursing home residents living with dementia who exhibit persistent vocalizations. The Environmental And Sensory Experience (EASE) involves the projection of a still nature image and the playing of nature sounds. Family members of the person living with dementia provide consent for the resident to participate in the study and complete a brief survey on nature preferences on the resident's behalf. The survey informs the research team on what nature scene to show. Participants will wear a watch that measures stress levels and research staff will monitor vocalization patterns. We will also recruit persons living with dementia from other settings such as assisted living, personal care units, and adult day care settings.
Official title: A Person-Centered Environmental and Sensory Intervention for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Who Exhibit Persistent Vocalizations
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2024-10-31
Completion Date
2025-07
Last Updated
2025-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Environmental And Sensory Experience (EASE) intervention
The participant will be exposed to 30 minutes of a still nature image and associated nature sounds (60-80 beats per minute). An brief interview will occur with the legally authorized representative to find out what nature scene would meet the preference of the person living with dementia and persistent vocalizations.
Locations (1)
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States