Olfactory stimulation for people with dementia: A rapid review.

ABSTRACT: There is a growing interest in using olfactory (smell) stimulation in dementia care. This study aims to extend current knowledge by synthesising the evidence on the efficacy of interventions using olfactory stimulation for people with dementia and to assess the effects of different types of odours and administration methods using a mixed methods approach. The rapid review was conducted based on searches in six electronic databases. A narrative approach was applied to assess 20 studies included in the review. Fourteen studies used a quasi-experimental design, five studies used an experimental design and one was a case study. High heterogeneity was found on odours and methods of application used, with the majority of studies administering lavender oil using a diffuser. Mixed results were rep

SUBMITTER: D'Andrea F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9243450 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature