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People with severe dementia exhibit episodes of lucidity : A population-based study

Normann, Hans Ketil (author)
University of Tromsø, NO
Asplund, Kenneth (author)
University of Tromsø, NO
Karlsson, Stig (author)
Umeå universitet,Geriatrik
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Sandman, Per-Olof (author)
Umeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad
Norberg, Astrid (author)
Umeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad
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Wiley, 2006
2006
English.
In: Journal of Clinical Nursing. - : Wiley. - 0962-1067 .- 1365-2702. ; 15:11, s. 1413-1417
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  • Aims and objectives.  To describe frequency and characteristics of people with severe dementia who according to care providers, exhibit ELs in a population of those with dementia in institutional care.Background.  There are reports in the literature concerning episodes when the resident unexpectedly says or acts in a way that surprises the care provider because the resident seems to be much more aware of her/his situation than usual. This is labelled ‘episodes of lucidity’ (ELs).Design.  The study is based on data from a point prevalence study from institutions for the older people in northern Sweden in May 2000.Methods.  Out of 3804 residents, assessed by key care providers, by means of the Multi-Dimensional Dementia Assessment Scale (MDDAS) with questions about ELs added, 92 residents were found to have severe dementia and difficulties with verbal communication. The key care providers’ competence in assessing severe dementia was not evaluated. An ethics committee approved the study.Results.  Fifty-two residents (57%) were assessed as exhibiting ELs. Residents who showed ELs had higher orientation scores and expressed more emotions than residents who did not show ELs. More residents who exhibited ELs took outdoor walks with their care providers exhibited ELs than those who did not (P = 0·001).Conclusions.  Every second resident with severe dementia and difficulties with verbal communication showed ELs.Relevance for clinical practice.  The fact that every second resident with severe dementia and difficulties with verbal communication showed ELs and that this was noticed especially when care providers took outdoor walks with the residents imply that closer contact between care providers and residents with severe dementia could change the care providers’ expectations and enhance communication between the parties.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)

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Dementia
Episodes of lucidity
MDDAS-scale
Nursing care
Population-based study
Caring sciences
Vårdvetenskap

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