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A randomised controlled trail of the effects of multi-sensory stimulation (MSS) for older people with dementia
- Authors:
- BAKER Roger, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 40(1), March 2001, pp.81-96.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Article investigates short-term effects of Multi-Sensory Stimulation (MSS) on behaviour, mood and cognition of older adults with dementia. Through a randomised controlled trial comparing MSS with a credible control of one-to-one activities. Fifty patients with diagnoses of moderate to severe dementia were randomised to either MSS or Activity groups. Immediately after MSS and Activity sessions patients talked more spontaneously, related better to others, did more from their own initiative, were less bored/inactive, and were more happy, active or alert. Both groups were more attentive to their environment than before, with a significantly greater improvement from the MSS group. At a day hospital, patients in the Activity group improved on their 'speech skills' where as the MSS group remained unchanged during the trial. The MSS group showed a significant improvement in mood and behaviour at home compared to the Activity group behaviour deteriorated. No longer-term benefits were shown; , behaviour declined sharply during the month follow-up period. Concludes that both MSS and Activity sessions appear to be effective and appropriate therapies for people with dementia.