The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing (재활간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Rehabilitation Nursing (한국재활간호학회)
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The Analysis of Intervention Studies for Snoezelen

스노젤렌 중재연구 논문분석

  • Park, Young-Rye (Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University) ;
  • Oh, Doo-Nam (Department of Nursing, Hoseo University) ;
  • Kim, Keum-Soon (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-A (Korea Health Industry Development Institute) ;
  • Wee, Hwee (Department of Nursing, Mokpo Catholic University)
  • Received : 2011.05.25
  • Accepted : 2011.08.26
  • Published : 2011.12.31
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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.

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