Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
2022
Faculty Mentor
Latour, Debra
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"Promoting high standards for quality-of-care delivery in those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia and Related Dementias (ADRD) is critical in encouraging quality of life in residents, as well as satisfaction in staff members within long-term care (LTC) facilities. Sensory-based interventions have been shown to alleviate maladaptive symptoms in those with ADRD with continued implementation similarly to pharmacological interventions with fewer side effects (Yang et al., 2015). Staff members within LTC facilities, such as resident care assistants (RCA’s), do not often require extensive training or education on these topics. This project attempted to obtain insight into staff perceptions of increased education related to sensory processing in those with ADRD."
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Brianna, "Implementation of Education on Sensory Based Strategies for Assisted Living Facility Staff Working with Adults with Alzheimer's Dementia and Related Dementias" (2022). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 13.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/13
