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dc.contributor.authorCabilan, C.J.
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, Audrey
dc.contributor.authorElmore, Rebecca
dc.contributor.authorNash, Terry
dc.contributor.authorEley, Robert
dc.contributor.authorTuckett, Anthony
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-14T04:51:20Z
dc.date.available2021-05-14T04:51:20Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.identifier.citationCabilan, C.J. and Meyer, A. and Elmore, R. and Nash, T. and Eley, R. and Tuckett, A. 2021. Sensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 47 (4): pp. 22-27.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83532
dc.identifier.doi10.3928/00989134-20210309-03
dc.description.abstract

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.

dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherSlack Incorporated
dc.titleSensory Devices for Older Adults with Behavioural Disturbances in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume47
dcterms.source.number4
dcterms.source.startPage22
dcterms.source.endPage27
dcterms.source.issn0098-9134
dcterms.source.titleJournal of Gerontological Nursing
dc.date.updated2021-05-14T04:51:20Z
curtin.departmentCurtin School of Nursing
curtin.accessStatusOpen access
curtin.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
curtin.contributor.orcidTuckett, Anthony [0000-0002-7578-4271]
curtin.contributor.researcheridTuckett, Anthony [B-2229-2009]
curtin.contributor.scopusauthoridTuckett, Anthony [6602893696]


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