Abstract
From the model of quality of life and person-centered care (Kitwood, 1997), we present a case study with the aim of evaluating the benefit of Snoezelen multisensory stimulation (SMS) in an 88-year-old subject with unspecified dementia, GDS6, and recurrent depressive disorder. For this purpose, a pretest-posttest design was chosen, with an intervention consisting of one weekly Snoezelen session for five weeks. To assess the effects of the intervention, a record of the physiological and behavioral profile of the person was used. The results include both the immediate effects of SMS and those after two hours. In conclusion, the Snoezelen intervention produced immediate and short-term benefits in terms of connection with the environment and behavioral adjustment in an elderly patient with advanced dementia.
Highlights
Dementia is one of the most common health problems in older people
We present a single case study as an example of Snoezelen multisensory stimulation (SMS) intervention in advanced dementia
In order to show objective data relating to level of anxiety and level of alertness during the sessions, Figure 1 displays the global values of the psychophysiological measurements pre-post session
Summary
Dementia is one of the most common health problems in older people. The WHO (2015 in ICD – 2010) estimates that it affects 50 million people in the world, and in the future the trend will increase to 80 million by 2030 and 152 million by 2050. The most advanced stage of this neurodegenerative disease is characterized by cognitive and functional impairment, with behavioral alterations. This results in a deterioration in the quality of life of sufferers and is a major stressor for their caregivers. Non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs) are used as a complementary or alternative approach in interventions targeted at people with dementia. Snoezelen multisensory stimulation (SMS) is included in this type of therapy.
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