Influence of social interaction on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia over 1 year among long-term care facility residents

•Personalized psychosocial interventions including social interaction are expected to reduce BPSD.•A 1-year follow-up study investigated the effect of social interaction on BPSD among long-term care facility residents.•Less contact with family/relatives at baseline was significantly associated with...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2021-03, Vol.42 (2), p.509-516
Main Authors: Arai, Asuna, Khaltar, Amartuvshin, Ozaki, Takashi, Katsumata, Yuriko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregiving
Family involvement
Institutional care/residential care
Long-term care
Nursing
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Summary:•Personalized psychosocial interventions including social interaction are expected to reduce BPSD.•A 1-year follow-up study investigated the effect of social interaction on BPSD among long-term care facility residents.•Less contact with family/relatives at baseline was significantly associated with increased severity of BPSD over 1 year.•Active interaction with family/relatives among facility residents may prevent exacerbation of BPSD at least over 1 year. This study investigated the effect of social interaction including activity participation, relationships with residents, and communication with family/relatives and friends at baseline on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among long-term care facility residents over 1 year. This follow-up study was conducted among older adult residents with dementia or similar symptoms. Generalized linear mixed effect models were used to examine associations between social interaction and changes in the number and severity of BPSD symptoms over 1 year. Among 220 participants, rare participation in activities and poor relationships with other residents at baseline were associated with greater baseline BPSD. Less communication with family/relatives at baseline was associated with increased severity of BPSD over 1 year. Active interaction with family and relatives may prevent progression of BPSD severity among long-term care facility residents for at least 1 year.
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.09.008