Nursing intervention in managing behavioral changes in Alzheimer client living at home
Cardozo, Livera; Omoregie, Gloria (2022)
2022
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The purpose of this thesis was to examine non-pharmacological nursing interventions in managing behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s clients living at home. The aim was to provide the current evidence-based knowledge of the nursing intervention in managing behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s clients using music, art, culture, and other therapies as a non-pharmacological approach and how it can help to maintain and promote the quality of life of clients living at home. The research questions were what nursing interventions are used in managing behavioral changes in clients with Alzheimer's disease, and how does managing behavioral changes with non-pharmacological methods help the clients living at home.
On the basis of a literature review, the authors of this study performed qualitative research. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were used, and a content analysis approach was used to analyze the study results. The authors made use of a variety of databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Sage Journals, and Science Direct. In addition to the aforementioned academic databases, reliable sources on the internet, such as InfoFinland and Muistiliitto, which had the most recent information, were also used.
The research examined how to manage behavioral changes in Alzheimer's clients at home. The purpose was to examine non-pharmacological interventions for managing behavioral changes and improving their life span. The findings suggest that three nursing interventions those of modifying and supporting, emotional support, and activities and therapies may help caregivers and nurses care for Alzheimer's clients. The findings also showed how managing behavioral changes with non-pharmacological methods helps Alzheimer’s clients to maintain mental health, increase client interaction via art therapies, and improve the effectiveness of nurse intervention. According to the results, nonpharmacological treatments are beneficial and should be promoted more than pharmacological methods. There should be more research on it, and it should be utilized since evidence suggests that it improves the interpersonal skills of the clients. They are also economical in nursing care and should be used more often.
On the basis of a literature review, the authors of this study performed qualitative research. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were used, and a content analysis approach was used to analyze the study results. The authors made use of a variety of databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Sage Journals, and Science Direct. In addition to the aforementioned academic databases, reliable sources on the internet, such as InfoFinland and Muistiliitto, which had the most recent information, were also used.
The research examined how to manage behavioral changes in Alzheimer's clients at home. The purpose was to examine non-pharmacological interventions for managing behavioral changes and improving their life span. The findings suggest that three nursing interventions those of modifying and supporting, emotional support, and activities and therapies may help caregivers and nurses care for Alzheimer's clients. The findings also showed how managing behavioral changes with non-pharmacological methods helps Alzheimer’s clients to maintain mental health, increase client interaction via art therapies, and improve the effectiveness of nurse intervention. According to the results, nonpharmacological treatments are beneficial and should be promoted more than pharmacological methods. There should be more research on it, and it should be utilized since evidence suggests that it improves the interpersonal skills of the clients. They are also economical in nursing care and should be used more often.