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The effectiveness of validation therapy in dementia—a pilot study
Author(s) -
Morton Ian,
Bleathman Christine
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
international journal of geriatric psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1166
pISSN - 0885-6230
DOI - 10.1002/gps.930060511
Subject(s) - dementia , mood , intervention (counseling) , psychology , physical therapy , medicine , clinical psychology , gerontology , psychiatry , disease
The results of a pilot study investigating the effects of a weekly validation therapy group in demented subjects are presented. Five patients were studied and the effects of the intervention on their mood, behaviour and sociability were quantified using standardized instruments. There was some increase in levels of interaction. These results are discussed and the need for further research into the benefits of this therapy is highlighted.