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Basic Information
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ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-01-05
2024-03-01
Brief Summary
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Does the combination of Snoezelen methods, aromatherapy, and the use of personal items significantly reduce agitation in elderly Arab patients with dementia compared to standard care practices? How do patients and caregivers perceive the impact of this integrated approach on the overall well-being and quality of life of the patients?
Participants in this study will:
Engage in sessions utilizing Snoezelen methods, a multi-sensory environment designed to deliver stimuli to various senses.
Receive aromatherapy treatments with selected scents known for their calming properties.
Be provided with personal items that are familiar and meaningful to them, to create a sense of comfort and security.
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Detailed Description
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Snoezelen Therapy Implementation:
Custom-designed Snoezelen rooms will be used, equipped with lights, colors, sounds, and textures to stimulate senses in a controlled manner.
Sessions will be tailored to individual patient needs and preferences, monitored by trained staff.
Aromatherapy Application:
Selection of aromas will be based on their known calming properties, with a focus on cultural relevance and acceptability in the Arab elderly population.
The method of delivery and duration of each aromatherapy session will be standardized to ensure consistency across the study.
Incorporation of Personal Items:
Patients will be encouraged to select personal items that hold significant emotional value or are tied to pleasant memories.
These items will be integrated into the therapy sessions to provide a sense of familiarity and emotional comfort.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Quantitative data on agitation levels will be gathered using established agitation scales, both pre- and post-intervention.
The study aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of how this integrated approach can influence agitation in dementia, considering both statistical effectiveness and personal experiences. The outcome will contribute valuable insights into dementia care practices, particularly for the Arab elderly population, and may offer a template for culturally sensitive dementia care.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention Arm
Participants receiving the integrated approach of Snoezelen therapy, aromatherapy, and the use of personal items.
Integrated Snoezelen-Aromatherapy-Personal Item Therapy
Intervention Description:
This unique intervention combines three distinct therapeutic approaches specifically tailored for Arab elderly patients with dementia experiencing agitation.
Snoezelen Therapy: Customized sessions in a Snoezelen environment - a specialized room designed to deliver controlled multi-sensory stimuli. This room features adaptable lighting, colors, sounds, and textures to provide a soothing and stimulating experience. Sessions are personalized based on each patient's response and preference, under the guidance of trained professionals.
Aromatherapy: Carefully selected essential oils known for their calming properties are used in a culturally sensitive manner. These oils are diffused in the environment or used during individual sessions to provide a relaxing olfactory experience. The choice of oils and method of delivery are standardized
Control Arm
Participants receiving standard care practices for dementia and agitation without the integrated approach.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Integrated Snoezelen-Aromatherapy-Personal Item Therapy
Intervention Description:
This unique intervention combines three distinct therapeutic approaches specifically tailored for Arab elderly patients with dementia experiencing agitation.
Snoezelen Therapy: Customized sessions in a Snoezelen environment - a specialized room designed to deliver controlled multi-sensory stimuli. This room features adaptable lighting, colors, sounds, and textures to provide a soothing and stimulating experience. Sessions are personalized based on each patient's response and preference, under the guidance of trained professionals.
Aromatherapy: Carefully selected essential oils known for their calming properties are used in a culturally sensitive manner. These oils are diffused in the environment or used during individual sessions to provide a relaxing olfactory experience. The choice of oils and method of delivery are standardized
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosis: Clinical diagnosis of dementia required.
* Ethnicity: Must be of Arab descent.
* Agitation Levels: Must show agitation signs based on a standardized scale.
* Cognitive Function: Adequate cognitive function for study participation, verified by standard assessment.
Exclusion Criteria
* Advanced Dementia: Patients with very advanced dementia stages, unable to engage in study activities.
* Allergies: Known allergies to aromatherapy products used in the study.
* Recent Medication Changes: Significant changes in dementia medication regimen before the study.
60 Years
90 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Mostafa Shaban
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mostafa Shaban
Lecturer
Locations
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Cairo university
Giza, , Egypt
Countries
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References
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Smith BC, D'Amico M. Sensory-Based Interventions for Adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: A Scoping Review. Occup Ther Health Care. 2020 Jul;34(3):171-201. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2019.1608488. Epub 2019 May 8.
Hogg J, Cavet J, Lambe L, Smeddle M. The use of 'Snoezelen' as multisensory stimulation with people with intellectual disabilities: a review of the research. Res Dev Disabil. 2001 Sep-Oct;22(5):353-72. doi: 10.1016/s0891-4222(01)00077-4.
Burns I, Cox H, Plant H. Leisure or therapeutics? Snoezelen and the care of older persons with dementia. Int J Nurs Pract. 2000 Jun;6(3):118-26. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-172x.2000.00196.x.
Merrick J, Cahana C, Lotan M, Kandel I, Carmeli E. Snoezelen or controlled multisensory stimulation. Treatment aspects from Israel. ScientificWorldJournal. 2004 May 11;4:307-14. doi: 10.1100/tsw.2004.30.
Chitsey AM, Haight BK, Jones MM. Snoezelen: a multisensory environmental intervention. J Gerontol Nurs. 2002 Mar;28(3):41-9. doi: 10.3928/0098-9134-20020301-09.
Carvalho SC, Martins FS, Martins AN, Barbosa RC, Vicente SG. Effectiveness of Snoezelen in older adults with neurocognitive and other pathologies: A systematic review of the literature. J Neuropsychol. 2024 Jun;18(2):312-331. doi: 10.1111/jnp.12346. Epub 2023 Sep 21.
Seegers H, Serani I, Bogar M, Gei M, Baudet V, Witz L, Bouchard JP. [The Snoezelen approach in pain management in psychiatry]. Soins Psychiatr. 2019 Jan-Feb;40(320):35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.spsy.2018.11.008. French.
Chung JC, Lai CK, Chung PM, French HP. Snoezelen for dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;2002(4):CD003152. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003152.
Sigal A, Sigal M. The Multisensory/Snoezelen Environment to Optimize the Dental Care Patient Experience. Dent Clin North Am. 2022 Apr;66(2):209-228. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2021.12.001.
Alruwaili AN, Alruwaili MM, Ramadan OME, Ali SI, Shaban M. Nursing strategies for enhancing calm in older Arabs with dementia: integrating Snoezelen methods, aromatherapy, and personal items to reduce agitation. Geriatr Nurs. 2024 Sep-Oct;59:379-391. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Aug 10.
Other Identifiers
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Snoezelen_Demntia
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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