Could Towel bath reduce aggressiveness in patient with dementia? Results from a crossover trial
BACKGROUND: Bathing is one of the most intimate activities during which persons with dementia are cared for. The literature suggests that 20-40% of patients with cognitive impairment, hospitalized in long-term facilities, may react with aggressive behaviours. AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of the tow...
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Milano University Press,
2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | BACKGROUND: Bathing is one of the most intimate activities during which persons with dementia are cared for. The literature suggests that 20-40% of patients with cognitive impairment, hospitalized in long-term facilities, may react with aggressive behaviours. AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of the towel bath technique in reducing agitation, aggression, and discomfort in nursing home residents with dementia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An Inteentional crossover study was conducted; a convenience sample of patients with dementia, was enrolled. Aggressive behaviors were evaluated using the italian version of the Care Recipient Behavior Assessment (CAREBA- ita). RESULTS: 71 resident were enrolled. Towel Bath technique showed a reduction in episodes of aggression and in the execution time of the procedure with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The technique Towel bath provides a viable alternative to traditional bath to reduce aggression in patients with dementia. |
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| Item Description: | 10.54103/dn/17511 2785-7263 |