Abstract
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of a 6-week tactile massage on changes in physical and mental function, symptoms of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among elderly patients with dementia. In addition, chromogranin A (CgA) levels as an index of stress examined the effects of tactile massage intervention. A tactile massage group consisting of elderly patients with dementia received tactile massage therapy a total of 30 times each for about 20 minutes between 16:00 and 17:00 hours. In the control group, the mean scores for "intellectual" and "emotional function" score decreased significantly after 6 weeks (P <.05); however, no change was observed in the tactile massage group. Both the "aggressiveness" score (P <.05) and CgA levels decreased significantly after 6 weeks in the tactile massage group. These results suggest that tactile massage reduces aggressiveness and stress level in patients with dementia.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 680-686 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 12-2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Neuroscience
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