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This database contains 2 studies, archived under the term: "Journal Of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal Of The American Holistic Nurses' Association"

The effects of slow-stroke back massage on minutes of nighttime sleep in persons with dementia and sleep disturbances in the nursing home: a pilot study

Purpose: This pilot study tested the effects of a 3-minute slow-stroke back massage (SSBM) on total minutes of nighttime sleep on persons with dementia with sleep disturbances aged 65 years or older in the nursing home.; Design: Pilot randomized controlled trial.; Methods: Participants were randomized to an intervention group (n = 20) who received the […]

Comparative analysis of two musical genres within a multisensory environmental intervention

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any differences in the behavioral responses of persons with dementia while listening to nonreligious and religious music within a multisensory environment.; Research Design: A within-subjects, repeated measures design was used.; Method: Participants were exposed to both musical genres during multiple sessions over a […]

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