ArticleHERD2020
Sensory Environments for Behavioral Health in Dementia: Diffusion of an Environmental Innovation at the Veterans Health Administration.
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- Multisensory Stimulation in Rehabilitation of Dementia: A Systematic Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- An IoT-Based Framework for Automated Assessing and Reporting of Light Sensitivities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Snoezelen in people with intellectual disability or dementia: A systematic review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2023Review
- Development of the SPREAD framework to support the scaling of de-implementation strategies: a mixed-methods study.BMJ open · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the diffusion of multisensory environments (MSEs) as an innovation at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and gather feedback regarding staff perceptions of barriers to uptake and effectiveness of MSEs for Veterans with dementia.
backgroundResponding to the need for nonpharmacological behavioral interventions, VHA funded the first MSE for Veterans with dementia in 2010. The room incorporated LED color-changing lights, bubble tubes, vibroacoustic furniture, music, and aromatherapy, and the success of this patient-centered sensory room fueled national rollouts in 2013 and 2015.
methodA qualitative interview approach was used. Thirty-two staff members participated from 12 of the 53 sites producing 21 individual interviews and 1 group interview with 11 participants. Results were analyzed by a team of eight researchers using the rapid qualitative inquiry method to identify common themes and major insights.
resultsImportant insights emerged with regard to staff members' perceptions about the effectiveness of MSE therapy as well as barriers to uptake and suggested strategies for overcoming those barriers (e.g., empowering a champion, developing a clear maintenance plan).
conclusionsThe findings from this research indicate MSEs are perceived as effective in improving behavior for Veterans with dementia and represent an innovation that has been well-diffused within the VHA, with great potential for future clinical applications.
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