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Dementia on a general ward
 — the benefits of activities
Author(s)Bryony Smith
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 9, no 5, Sept/Oct 2001
Pagespp 30-33
KeywordsDementia ; Group activities ; Occupational therapy ; Social interaction ; Medical wards ; Edinburgh.
AnnotationAn occupational therapist working with nursing staff at Liberton Hospital - a medical assessment and rehabilitation hospital for older people in Edinburgh - reports on a small study using group sessions. A group of 15 patients with cognitive impairment met twice a week, to encourage their engagement in activity and social interaction. There was an overall positive short-term effect on their mood and behaviour, suggesting that enabling them to engage in purposeful occupation can contribute to minimising their disturbing behaviours. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-011017210 A
ClassmarkEA: HW: LOH: TMA: LD4: 9SD

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