Effects of activity care on sleep-wake patterns of the frail elderly with dementia

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  • 認知症高齢者の睡眠・覚醒パターンに対するアクティビティケアの効果 <報告>
  • ニンチショウ コウレイシャ ノ スイミン カクセイ パターン ニ タイスル アクティビティ ケア ノ コウカ
  • 認知症高齢者の睡眠・覚醒パターンに対するアクティビティケアの効果

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of activity care on the sleep-wake patterns of the frail elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility. Thirty days' sleep-wake patterns of eight women were examined through sleep logs recorded by nurses or care workers. Programs of activity care appropriate to dementia patients were developed and implemented for thirty days. During this period, sleep-wake patterns of participants were recorded to examine the effects of activity care. For one participant, the period of nighttime uninterrupted sleep increased significantly and for another, nighttime awakening hours decreased significantly during the period. These findings indicate that there are positive effects of activity care on the sleep-wake patterns of the frail elderly with dementia. Obtaining useful data on their hobbies and favorite activities, and considering the term and frequency of the intervention would be important for increasing the effects of activity care.

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