Exploring the effect of aquatic exercise on behaviour and psychological well-being in people with moderate to severe dementia: A pilot study of the Watermemories Swimming Club
Exploring the effect of aquatic exercise on behaviour and psychological well-being in people with moderate to severe dementia: A pilot study of the Watermemories Swimming Club
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DOI：
10.1111/ajag.12076
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发表时间：
2014-06-01
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1.6
通讯作者：
Fielding, Elaine
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作者：
Neville, Christine;Henwood, Tim;Fielding, Elaine
目的探讨痴呆特异性水上运动干预对痴呆患者行为和心理症状的影响。方法：来自澳大利亚昆士兰州两个老年护理机构的居民接受了为期12周的干预，包括力量，敏捷性，灵活性，平衡和放松的水上运动。分别于干预前、干预6周、9周及干预后由注册护士填写认知障碍者心理健康量表（PW-BCIP）和修订的记忆与行为问题量表（RMBPC）。结果10名女性和1名男性（中位年龄= 88.4岁，四分位距= 12.3）参与。在研究期间观察到RMBPC和PW-BCIP的统计学显著性下降。结论初步证据表明，痴呆特异性水上运动干预可降低BPSD，改善中重度痴呆患者的心理健康。通过进一步的测试，这种创新的干预措施可能会有效地解决痴呆症护理中一些最具挑战性的方面。
Aim To explore the effects of a dementia-specific, aquatic exercise intervention on behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia (BPSD). Method Residents from two aged care facilities in Queensland, Australia, received a 12-week intervention consisting of aquatic exercises for strength, agility, flexibility, balance and relaxation. The Psychological Well-Being in Cognitively Impaired Persons Scale (PW-BCIP) and the Revised Memory and Behaviour Problems Checklist (RMBPC) were completed by registered nurses at baseline, week 6, week 9 and post intervention. Results Ten women and one man (median age = 88.4 years, interquartile range = 12.3) participated. Statistically significant declines in the RMBPC and PW-BCIP were observed over the study period. Conclusion Preliminary evidence suggests that a dementia-specific, aquatic exercise intervention reduces BPSD and improves psychological well-being in people with moderate to severe dementia. With further testing, this innovative intervention may prove effective in addressing some of the most challenging aspects of dementia care.