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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 16, No. 4, 240-246 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/153331750101600410

The agitation-activity interface of people with dementia in long-term care

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Andrea Matovina Schlidt, MSN, GNP

Community Care Organization, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The purpose of this study was to examine agitated behaviors of people with dementia relative to time and activity variables. This descriptive study involved a sample of 420 units of 30-minute time periods collected in a longterm care setting. The highest agitation scores occurred during the evening (F = 3.93, p = 0.009). Agitation scores were significantly higher when the same level of activity was sustained for 1.5 hours or longer (p = 0.000). This study suggests that future examination is needed of an intervention to control activity schedules so that there is a balance between sensory-stimulating and sensorycalming activities.

Key Words: activities • agitation • behavioral symptoms • dementia • long-term care • problematic behaviors


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