Simulated presence therapy

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Simulated presence therapy is an emotion-oriented non pharmacological intervention for people with dementia. It is based in psychological attachment theories and is normally carried out playing a recording with voices of the closests relatives of the patient. There are preliminary evidences indicating that SPT may reduce anxiety and challenging behaviors.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Peak JS, Cheston RI (2002). "Using simulated presence therapy with people with dementia". Aging Ment Health 6 (1): 77–81. doi:10.1080/13607860120101095. PMID 11827626. 
  2. ^ Camberg L, Woods P, Ooi WL, et al (1999). "Evaluation of Simulated Presence: a personalized approach to enhance well-being in persons with Alzheimer's disease". J Am Geriatr Soc 47 (4): 446–52. PMID 10203120. 
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