The Analysis of Intervention Studies for Snoezelen.
- Author:
Young Rye PARK
1
;
Doo Nam OH
;
Keum Soon KIM
;
Jin A KIM
;
Hwee WEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Snoezelen;
Multisensory environment;
Analysis;
Intervention studies
- MeSH:
Anxiety;
Blood Pressure;
Dementia;
Health Services Needs and Demand;
Heart Rate;
Humans;
Intellectual Disability;
Clinical Trial;
Korea;
Learning Disorders;
Occupational Therapy;
Publications;
Respiration
- From:Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2011;14(2):95-102
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze intervention studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment). METHODS: Studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) published between 1995 and 2010 in both Korean and International journals were systematically reviewed, and analyzed following guidelines. Based on inclusion criteria, 23 studies including 5 Korean and 18 International articles were selected. RESULTS: Most studies were conducted in various area of research such as medicine, nursing, and occupational therapy. There was no publication related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) in Korean nursing journals. In terms of target population, more than 65% of the study subjects were patients with dementia, mental retardation, and learning disability. Intervention was implemented mostly in less than 30 minutes, once a week for 2 to 4 weeks. The effects on behavior, physical, and psychological contexts were assessed as outcome indicators. There was more 'positive' than 'no effect' in self-stimulatory behaviors, problem behaviors, heart rate, pain, mood state, and anxiety, whereas more 'no effect' than 'positive' in blood pressure, respiration, enjoyment, and relaxation. CONCLUSION: Future studies are needed to develop the protocol and outcome indicators for effective use of this new intervention in Korea.
