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Video respite for cognitively impaired persons in nursing homes : behavioral changes

Creator:

Hall, Lynn L.

Abstract:

Video Respite (VR) is a series of videotapes designed to capture long-term memory and maintain the attention of patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The purpose of this study was to determine whether VR viewing significantly affects the behavior of cognitively impaired nursing home residents. Specifically, repeated measures ANOVA and paired t-tests...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Video respite in special care units for persons with dementia : an evaluation of its use and effectiveness

Creator:

Angelelli, Joseph

Abstract:

Video Respite (VR) refers to a series of videotapes designed to engage cognitively impaired individuals so that caregivers can have opportunities for respite. Previous work has evaluated the impact of VR with family caregivers. This study assessed use of VR in special care units (SCUs) for persons with dementia. The...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Video respite in special care units for persons with dementia