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Snoezelen for dementia.

J C Chung1, C K Lai, P M Chung

  • 1Dept of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. rsjchung@polyu.edu.hk

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|January 10, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This review found limited evidence on the efficacy of Snoezelen, a multi-sensory stimulation therapy, for dementia care. More rigorous research is needed to confirm its benefits for people with dementia.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Snoezelen, a multi-sensory stimulation therapy, is increasingly used in dementia care.
  • It aims to engage residual sensorimotor abilities in individuals with dementia.
  • Current applications vary, necessitating a review of its clinical efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the clinical efficacy of Snoezelen for older adults with dementia.
  • To identify the impact of Snoezelen on adaptive behaviors and other outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using keywords like "Snoezelen," "multi-sensory," and "dementia."
  • Inclusion criteria focused on RCTs involving individuals over 60 with dementia.
  • Data extraction and quantitative synthesis were performed on eligible studies.

Main Results:

  • Two RCTs met the inclusion criteria, both examining short-term effects.
  • Pooled results showed an insignificant trend favoring Snoezelen, but individual study results varied.
  • One study indicated significant reductions in apathy, restlessness, and repetitive behaviors during sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Limited data and methodological variations prevent firm conclusions on Snoezelen's efficacy.
  • Further systematic and scientific research is urgently needed.
  • Ongoing RCTs are expected to provide more robust evidence in the future.

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