Effect of acupressure on agitation in the elderly with dementia who receive institutional care: A pilot study

Autor: Özlem Altınbaş Akkaş, Esra Usta, Serap Bayram
Přispěvatelé: [Belirlenecek]
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 57:980-988
ISSN: 1744-6163
0031-5990
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12642
Popis: Purpose This pilot study was carried out to determine the effect of acupressure on agitation in the elderly with dementia who receive institutional care. Methods The study sample consisted of 38 elderly individuals (acupressure group [AG] = 19, usual-care group = 19). Acupressure application was performed on four points. The results were measured at the beginning (T-0), the week after acupressure was completed (T-1), and 2 weeks after acupressure was completed (T-2). Findings The change in the total Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory score across the groups at T-1, T-2, and T(3)was statistically significant in favor of AG. Practical Implications The acupressure used in this study can be used for managing agitation in the elderly with dementia. WOS:000579772000001 2-s2.0-85092335574 PubMed: 33044041
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