Journal article
Evidence-based Non-pharmacologic Interventions for Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Mental Health Issues in Residents in Assisted Living
Seniors housing & care journal, v 25(1), pp 71-83
2017
PMID: 30271525
Abstract
Mental health issues such as depression and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) (e.g. agitation, aggression, rejection of care, wandering) are prevalent among residents in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF). Historically, these issues have only been treated with medications that can have a high risk of adverse effects in this population. This paper presents a scoping review of nonpharmacological interventions tested in ALFs for two of the most prevalent mental health issues: depression and NPS.
Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria. Of those, eight (61.5%) found positive outcomes. Activity based and music therapy that utilize customization to interests and abilities showed the most promise.
Based on findings we offer five recommendations: 1) adopt evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions; 2) use tailored activity as a therapeutic modality; 3) adopt new training approaches for staff; 4) use emerging technologies for training and intervention; and 5) participate in practice based research.
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- Title
- Evidence-based Non-pharmacologic Interventions for Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Mental Health Issues in Residents in Assisted Living
- Creators
- Katherine A Marx - Research Associate, Johns Hopkins School of NursingNaomi Duffort - Research Assistant, Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins School for Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Suite 472-I, Baltimore, MD 21205Daniel L Scerpella - Research Assistant, Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Suite 472-K, Baltimore, MD 21205Quincy Miles Samus - CoreLaura N Gitlin - Director & Professor, Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Department of Community-Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry (Joint Appointment), 525 N. Wolfe Street, Suite 316, Baltimore, MD 21205
- Publication Details
- Seniors housing & care journal, v 25(1), pp 71-83
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991020112203704721