Effects of doll therapy on dementia resident′s negative behavior

23^rd World Nurse Practitioner Conference

September 28-29, 2017 Dubai, UAE

Natalie Williams

Brandman University, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

Agitation and aggressive are two of the most common negative behaviors exhibited by people with dementia. Psychotropic medications are often used as a first-line treatment for agitated behaviors. However, they can cause severe side effects. Doll therapy is an innovation, non-pharmaceutical, therapeutic intervention that can affect agitated behaviors, thus far a protocol for the therapy does not exist. A 30 day doll therapy intervention protocol was developed and implemented for 16 dementia residents in a nursing home. Pre and post chart reviews of each participant�s negative behaviors were measurement before and after the implementation of the doll therapy. After intervention, participants had a decrease in negative behavior episodes. Doll therapy is an innovative, non-pharmacological therapeutic alternative for improving the quality of life of patients with dementia.

Biography :

Natalie Williams is committed to highest standard of excellence at Nursing, Brandman University in USA. She has gained a plethora of knowledge in related field. Her international experience includes various programs, contributions to reputed journals and participation in different international conferences in diverse fields of study.