title: Experience of media presentations for the alleviation of agitation and emotional distress among dementia patients in a long-term nursing facility.
abstract: Although the cause and the cure for dementia remain unknown, it is clear that environmental factors can offer relief of cognitive impairment and encourage emotional stability. The purpose was to explore dementia patients' experiences of a media presentation including images of nature. Combining a qualitative approach with quantitative data analysis, the project exposed 23 participants to slide show presentations of fascinating natural scenes over 4 weeks. The patients' feelings and experiences of the media presentations were investigated using semistructured interviews and daily chart reviews in which weekly behavioral changes. The experience of natural scenes in dementia patients' everyday atmosphere became a new and positive aspect of life at the long-term nursing facility, although the quantitative data did not significantly change during the project. This treatment could provide dementia patients with a nurturing relationship, making nature a supportive part of their everyday experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Utah Valley University, USA Joohyun.chung@uvu.edu.
authors.forename: Joohyun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Westminster College, USA.
authors.forename: Seong-In
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Recreation, College of Education & Human Services, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001155:Art Therapy; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000628:therapy*; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: agitation and emotional distress; dementia; media presentation; nature; scenic view