Proposed Therapeutic Art to Diminish Agitation in Elder Care
Description:
This research study examines the decreased agitation level utilizing nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions in dementia patients, age 65 and older. The study examined the following question: Will a therapeutic art program diminish agitated behaviors in persons diagnosed with dementia, aged 65 and older? In this quasi-experimental research design, the sample consisted of 19 participants in 3 groups, selected using these criteria: must be receiving services from a long term care facility, b…
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Date:
May 2012
Creator:
Curington, Bonnie Dearen
Partner:
UNT Libraries