Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study

Nonpharmacological strategies are advocated for the management of behavioral disturbance in older adults due to risk of harm from pharmacological therapy; however, limited evidence supports their use in emergency departments (EDs). The current descriptive study was conducted to investigate the use o...

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Main Authors: Cabilan, C.J., Meyer, Audrey, Elmore, Rebecca, Nash, Terry, Eley, Robert, Tuckett, Anthony
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Slack Incorporated 2021
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83532
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author Cabilan, C.J.
Meyer, Audrey
Elmore, Rebecca
Nash, Terry
Eley, Robert
Tuckett, Anthony
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Meyer, Audrey
Elmore, Rebecca
Nash, Terry
Eley, Robert
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description Nonpharmacological strategies are advocated for the management of behavioral disturbance in older adults due to risk of harm from pharmacological therapy; however, limited evidence supports their use in emergency departments (EDs). The current descriptive study was conducted to investigate the use of sensory devices for nonpharmacological management of behavioral disturbance and their perceived impact. Data were collected from the sensory device registry, electronic medical records, and survey. Patient-level data (N = 33) showed that sensory devices, such as tactile blankets or toys and music, can be used in EDs to alleviate behavioral disturbance among older adults. ED staff (n = 22) expressed an interest to increase device supply. A patient and caregiver (n = 2) suggested that the devices be initiated earlier in ED care. Further research is required to strengthen evidence on the impact of these devices on patient outcomes.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-835322022-04-20T07:55:45Z Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study Cabilan, C.J. Meyer, Audrey Elmore, Rebecca Nash, Terry Eley, Robert Tuckett, Anthony Nonpharmacological strategies are advocated for the management of behavioral disturbance in older adults due to risk of harm from pharmacological therapy; however, limited evidence supports their use in emergency departments (EDs). The current descriptive study was conducted to investigate the use of sensory devices for nonpharmacological management of behavioral disturbance and their perceived impact. Data were collected from the sensory device registry, electronic medical records, and survey. Patient-level data (N = 33) showed that sensory devices, such as tactile blankets or toys and music, can be used in EDs to alleviate behavioral disturbance among older adults. ED staff (n = 22) expressed an interest to increase device supply. A patient and caregiver (n = 2) suggested that the devices be initiated earlier in ED care. Further research is required to strengthen evidence on the impact of these devices on patient outcomes. 2021 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83532 10.3928/00989134-20210309-03 English Slack Incorporated fulltext
spellingShingle Cabilan, C.J.
Meyer, Audrey
Elmore, Rebecca
Nash, Terry
Eley, Robert
Tuckett, Anthony
Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title_full Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title_fullStr Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title_full_unstemmed Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title_short Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
title_sort sensory devices for older adults with behavioural disturbances in the emergency department: a descriptive study
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83532