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[Effectiveness of validation. A literature study]

V J Schrijnemaekers1, E Duijnhouwer, M J te Wierik

  • 1Onderzoeker, vakgroep Epidemiologie, Rijksuniversiteit Limburg, Maastricht.

Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|October 1, 1995
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Validation

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychogeriatrics
  • Healthcare Research

Context:

  • The effectiveness of validation therapy for disoriented elderly individuals is under scrutiny.
  • Existing literature on validation's impact on the elderly and caregivers is limited and contains methodological flaws.
  • Unpublished studies and reports were included to provide a comprehensive overview.

Purpose:

  • To review and analyze existing literature on the effectiveness of validation therapy for disoriented elderly individuals.
  • To assess the scientific basis for the widespread implementation of validation in Dutch healthcare.

Summary:

  • A literature search identified 13 effect studies, many unpublished, with varying designs and methodological limitations.
  • Analysis revealed that higher quality studies showed less evidence of validation's effectiveness.

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  • The current evidence suggests validation has minimal to no proven positive effects on disoriented elderly or their caregivers.

    • Impact:

    • The scientific basis for using validation therapy with disoriented elderly is minimal.
    • Further rigorous scientific research is needed before widespread adoption in healthcare settings.
    • Current practices may lack empirical support, necessitating evidence-based evaluation.