TITLE:
Non-Pharmalogical Interventions towards Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia—An Integrated Literature Review
AUTHORS:
Annika Kjallman Alm, Sandra Danielsson, Lisbeth Porskrog-Kristiansen
KEYWORDS:
BPSD, Complimentary Therapies, Dementia, Integrated Literature Review, Nursing
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.8 No.7,
July
17,
2018
ABSTRACT: The objective of this integrated literature review was to identify and examine effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions towards BPSD. Database searches were documented following the PRISMA flow diagram and included papers were judged by the researchers using the SAHTAASS protocol. Coding of the papers was carried out using Polit and Beck matrix for literature review. It was concluded that several non-pharmacological interventions showed a positive influence on BPSD such as stimulating interventions, social and personalized activities and physical exercise. Also, education/training of healthcare professionals and equipment in form of a structured BPSD protocol resulted in decreased BPSD.