Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD

Nordic Sensi® Chair’s impact on behavior and psychological symptoms in nursing home residents with dementia

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Abstract

Treatment with the Nordic Sensi® Chair resulted in a mean change score of -18.87±5.56 for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia () compared to -1.74±0.67 in the control group.

  • Significant reductions in agitation were observed, with a mean change score of -2.32±2.02 in the treatment group versus -0.78±1.44 in the control group.
  • Irritability decreased more in the treatment group, showing a mean change score of -3.35±2.93 compared to -1.42±1.31 in the control group.
  • The overall occupational distress for staff also improved, with a mean change score of -9.67±7.67 in the treatment group compared to -7.66±6.08 in the control group.
  • Statistical significance was reached for all reported outcomes, with p-values indicating strong evidence of the treatment's efficacy.

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-18.87±5.56 vs. -1.74±0.67
Decrease in Total Score
Mean change scores for NSC vs. control group
-2.32±2.02 vs. -0.78±1.44
Decrease in Agitation Score
Mean change scores for agitation in NSC vs. control group
-9.67±7.67 vs. -7.66±6.08
Decrease in Caregiver Occupational Distress
Mean change scores for caregiver distress in NSC vs. control group

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