Friday 14 July 2017

Doll therapy for dementia sufferers: A systematic review

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice; Feb 2017; vol. 26 pp 42-46
Ng, Qin Xiang; Ho, Collin Yih Xian; Koh, Shawn Shao Hong; Tan, Wei Chuan; Chan, Hwei Wuen

The authors of this systematic review suggest that despite some ethical concerns and the lack of empirical data, there is evidence that doll therapy is effective for dementia care, is well-aligned with the ethos of person-centred care and could be useful in the management of dementia patients.