Non-Pharmalogical Interventions towards Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of  Dementia—An Integrated Literature Review

• The objective of this integrated literature review was to identify and examineeffectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions towards BPSD. Databasesearches were documented following the PRISMA flow diagram and includedpapers were judged by the researchers using the SAHTAASS protocol. Codingof the papers was carried out using Polit and Beck matrix for literature review.It was concluded that several non-pharmacological interventions showed apositive influence on BPSD such as stimulating interventions, social and personalizedactivities and physical exercise. Also, education/training of healthcareprofessionals and equipment in form of a structured BPSD protocol resultedin decreased BPSD.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

BPSD

Complimentary Therapies

Dementia

Integrated Literature Review

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