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Care Team Education On The Use Of Sensory Resources In Inpatient Psychiatry, Salsabil Hoque
Care Team Education On The Use Of Sensory Resources In Inpatient Psychiatry, Salsabil Hoque
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Master Project Publications
Sensory processing is the way the nervous system receives, organizes, and understands sensory information gained through our body’s senses and physical environment. The deprivation of sensory processing, or the inability of one’s nervous system to use meaningful sensations, can lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety, stress, depression, withdrawal and reduced motivation, or agitation and disturbed behavior. Dr. Ayres' Sensory Integration Theory was used as the guiding framework for this project. Research literature indicates that sensory modulated approaches are an effective treatment approach for patients who are distressed, anxious, agitated, or potentially aggressive, and can be used as an alternative …