Author(s)

Atsuko Tokushige

Faculty of Nursing, Setsunan University, Hirakata, Japan.

The elderly who is confined to bed or demented may choke if their cerebrum is not sufficiently aroused while eating. Therefore, this study focused on determining if hygienic care of the hands and fingers would have a biologically stimulative effect and on verifying whether using a warm cloth or warm water was more effective for cerebral activation. The results suggest that when assisting the elderly in washing their hands, from the perspective of cerebral activation, using warm water is better than using a warm cloth.

Electroencephalogram, Cerebral Activation, Sitting Position, Handwashing Care, Elderly

Tokushige, A. (2016) Examining Handwashing Care in Assisted-Living Facilities from the Perspective of Hand and Finger Stimulation to Induce Brain Activation in the Residents. Open Journal of Nursing, 6, 115-124. doi: 10.4236/ojn.2016.62013.