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The Effectiveness of SLOW-STROKE MASSAGE

Rowe, Marian, Alfred, Danita·1999·Journal of Gerontological Nursing
DOI 10.3928/0098-9134-19990601-07
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Agitated behaviors of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD), often endured or unsuccessfully treated with chemical or physical restraints, markedly increase the stress levels of family caregivers. The Theoretical Model for Aggression in the Cognitively Impaired guided the examination of caregiver-provided slow-stroke massage on the diffusion of actual and potential agitation for community-dwelling individuals with AD. Characteristics and frequency of agitation were quantified by two highly correlated instruments, the Agitated Behavior Rating Scale Scoring Guide and the Brief Behavior Symptom Rating Scale. Expressions of agitation of patients with AD increased in a linear pattern from dawn to dusk. Verbal displays of agitation, the most frequently cited form of agitation in community-dwelling individuals with AD, were not diffused by slow-stroke massage. However, the more physical expressions of agitation such as pacing, wandering, and resisting were decreased when slow-stroke massage was applied. This study contributes to building a body of knowledge regarding the phenomenon of agitated behaviors in cognitively impaired elderly individuals--its nature, frequency of occurrence, measurement, associated factors, and management.

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  • The results of relaxation studies have showed a trend in agitation reduction, a decrease in wandering and agitation, a significant decrease in fidgeting, significant effects on agitation, a calming effect, and reduced resistance to care.

    “The results of relaxation studies have showed a trend in agitation reduction, 54 a decrease in wandering and agitation, 55 a significant decrease in fidgeting, 56 significant effects on agitation, 54,56,57 a calming effect, and reduced resistance to care. 58”

    From Therapeutic recreation interventions for need-driven dementia-compromised (2002) · cites this paper as [54]

  • Evidence suggests that massage and touch may reduce some BPSD, such as pacing, wandering and resisting care.

    “Evidence suggests that massage and touch may relax older people with dementia, reduce some BPSD, such as pacing, wandering and resisting care, improve appetite, sleep and communication problems, and, to some extent, counteract cognitive decline (244–250).”

    From The Multidisciplinary Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. A Narrative Review of Non-Pharmacological Treatment (2018) · cites this paper as [244]

  • Evidence suggests that massage and touch may relax older people with dementia.

    “Evidence suggests that massage and touch may relax older people with dementia, reduce some BPSD, such as pacing, wandering and resisting care, improve appetite, sleep and communication problems, and, to some extent, counteract cognitive decline (244–250).”

    From The Multidisciplinary Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. A Narrative Review of Non-Pharmacological Treatment (2018) · cites this paper as [244]

  • Evidence suggests that massage and touch may to some extent counteract cognitive decline.

    “Evidence suggests that massage and touch may relax older people with dementia, reduce some BPSD, such as pacing, wandering and resisting care, improve appetite, sleep and communication problems, and, to some extent, counteract cognitive decline (244–250).”

    From The Multidisciplinary Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. A Narrative Review of Non-Pharmacological Treatment (2018) · cites this paper as [244]

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Authors
Rowe, M., & Alfred, D.
Affiliations
The University of Texas at Tyler (US)
Venue
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Publisher
SLACK, Inc.
Published
1999-06
Volume
25
Issue
6
Pages
22-34
ISSN
  • 0098-9134 (ISSN-L)
  • 1938-243X
DOI
10.3928/0098-9134-19990601-07
OpenAlex
W134236451
Cited by
50
References
33
Citations by year
2020: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 2
FWCI
2.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Gerontological Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, agitation, caregiver stress, community-dwelling older adults, verbal agitation, wandering, pacing, resistance, non-pharmacological treatment
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Alzheimer Disease, Female, Geriatric Nursing, Humans, Male, Massage, Psychomotor Agitation

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