Can lifelike baby dolls provide a positive therapeutic response for people living withdementia?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dementia; Behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia (BPSD); Anxiety; Agitation; Aggression; Mental Health - Anxiety; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000662460
• Lead Sponsor: Griffith University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-05-20
• Study Completion: 2016-10-27
• Last Update Posted: 16 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

1) Participants will be recruited from Australian government approved Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) within a 60km radius of Brisbane CBD in SE Queensland.
2) Have a confirmed or probable diagnosis of dementia
3) A documented history (within last 4 weeks) of anxiety, agitation or aggression.

Exclusion Criteria

Residents who are already using dolls or other plush toys.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified