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Evaluating The Effects Of A Physical Activity On Agitation And Wandering (Paaw) Experienced By Individuals Living With A Dementia In Care Homes, Victoria Traynor, Nadine S. Veerhuis, Keryn M. Johnson, Jessica Hazelton, Shiva Gopalan
Evaluating The Effects Of A Physical Activity On Agitation And Wandering (Paaw) Experienced By Individuals Living With A Dementia In Care Homes, Victoria Traynor, Nadine S. Veerhuis, Keryn M. Johnson, Jessica Hazelton, Shiva Gopalan
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim and Methods: The aim was to evaluate the implementation of a structured physical activity (PA) programme for individuals living with a dementia in care homes. More specifically, the study aimed to test the effects on the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and Algase Wandering Scale. The study was undertaken over 16 weeks using a quasi-experimental design. Registered nurses, physiotherapists, assistants in nursing and physiotherapy aids from one aged care organisation in NSW, Australia, undertook the study with academics.
Results: A total of 72 individuals living with a dementia from four …