Ear therapy and massage therapy in elderly people with dementia a pilot study

Rodríguez-Mansilla, Juan; González-López-Arza, María Victoria; Varela-Donoso, Enrique; Montanero-Fernández, Jesús; Jiménez-Palomares, María; Garrido-Ardila, Elisa María

doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60149-1

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“…Two studies used a single-blind crossover design,20,21 four studies used a single-blind design,18,23–25 one study used a double-blind design,19 another one was an experimental study,22 another study did not give much information about its design, except the fact that the interviews were blinded and had an independent rater26 and the other two studies were RCTs 27,28. The shortest duration was 10 days25 and the longest was 3.5 years 19…”

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“…Most of the studies used ~10,000 lux for their interventions (from 5,000 to 10,000 lux); however, one study used only 400 lux for both their experimental and control groups 28. Approximately half of the studies were conducted in the USA,21–25,28 one of them was conducted in Japan,20 one in Switzerland,18 one in the UK,26 one in the Netherlands,19 and another one in Spain 27. Among the 10 studies of BLT, 4 trials did not report any significant effect of BLT on the reduction of sleeping disturbances in PwD 23–26.…”

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“…The other six trials reported that BLT decreased nightmares and also increased sleep quality and duration 19–22,28. Likewise, most of the studies used a Bright Light box,20,21,23–27 another study used Dawn–Dusk simulator for the first time in the literature,18 another trial used the blue-green light via a cap visor22 and finally another trial used Plexiglass diffusers 19…”

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Evaluation of the efficacy of randomized controlled trials of sensory stimulation interventions for sleeping disturbances in patients with dementia: a systematic review

Dimitriou¹,

Tsolaki²

2017

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ObjectiveThe current review aims to evaluate the sensory stimulation interventions in terms of reducing sleeping disturbances in patients with dementia. The nonpharmacological interventions seem to be an efficient, inexpensive, and easy tool for family caregivers. Moreover, sleeping disorders increase caregivers’ distress and may lead to hospitalization.MethodsA systematic literature search was performed. Eleven randomized controlled trials have been found. Among these eleven trials, one referred to massage therapy and acupuncture, and the other ten studies referred to bright light therapy.ResultsThe results demonstrated that there are no relevant randomized controlled trials of music therapy, aromatherapy, and multisensory environment/Snoezelen referring to sleeping disturbances. Several studies have been conducted about the effect of the bright light therapy, and there is also another study that combines massage therapy and acupuncture therapy.ConclusionSensory stimulation interventions are inexpensive and practical for dementia caregivers; however, only bright light therapy seems to be useful to reduce sleeping problems in dementia. The other sensory stimulation interventions lack evidence, and there is a strong need for further research.

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Evaluation of the efficacy of randomized controlled trials of sensory stimulation interventions for sleeping disturbances in patients with dementia: a systematic review

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Tsolaki²

2017

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“…In a study on elderly patients with dementia, the effects of massage therapy and ear acupuncture were compared with a control group [76]. Behavior alterations including sleep disturbance, eating and compliance were recorded during the three months of intervention.…”

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Massage therapy research review

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In this review, massage therapy has been shown to have beneficial effects on varying conditions including prenatal depression, preterm infants, full-term infants, autism, skin conditions, pain syndromes including arthritis and fibromyalgia, hypertension, autoimmune conditions including asthma and multiple sclerosis, immune conditions including HIV and breast cancer and aging problems including Parkinson's and dementia. Although many of the studies have involved comparisons between massage therapy and standard treatment control groups, several have compared different forms of massage (e.g. Swedish versus Thai massage), and different active therapies such as massage versus exercise. Typically, the massage therapy groups have experienced more positive effects than the control or comparison groups. This may relate to the massage therapy providing more stimulation of pressure receptors, in turn enhancing vagal activity and reducing Cortisol levels. Some of the researchers have assessed physical, physiological and biochemical effects, although most have relied exclusively on self-report measures. Despite these methodological problems and the dearth of research from the U.S., the massage therapy profession has grown significantly and massage therapy is increasingly practiced in traditional medical settings, highlighting the need for more rigorous research.

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“…Although previous studies reported that acupuncture and massage therapy might improve behavior and sleep disturbances in dementia patients (Rodríguez-Mansilla et al, 2013), dementia patients tended to use CHPs rather than acupuncture in Taiwan.…”

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Demographic and medication characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine users among dementia patients in Taiwan: A nationwide database study

Lin

Tsai²,

Lai

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Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Ear therapy and massage therapy in elderly people with dementia a pilot study

Abstract: Massage therapy and ear acupuncture can improve behavior and sleep disturbances, and increase the participation in eating and rehabilitation organized in residential homes, in dementia patients.

Cited by 20 publications

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Evaluation of the efficacy of randomized controlled trials of sensory stimulation interventions for sleeping disturbances in patients with dementia: a systematic review

Evaluation of the efficacy of randomized controlled trials of sensory stimulation interventions for sleeping disturbances in patients with dementia: a systematic review

Massage therapy research review

Demographic and medication characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine users among dementia patients in Taiwan: A nationwide database study

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