| Project/Area Number |
24730494
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Social welfare and social work studies
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| Research Institution | Kwansei Gakuin University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Research Collaborator |
HAMASHIMA Yoshie
TANIGUCHI Mayumi
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2014)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥520,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥120,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
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| Keywords | 認知症 / 高齢者 / 音環境 / 特別養護老人ホーム |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of sonic environment on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in elderly nursing home residents. Two studies were conducted in two nursing homes: (1) sound levels were measured and sound sources recorded in various areas occupied by elderly residents; and (2) interviews with full-time professional care workers were conducted. It was found that nursing home residents were frequently exposed to sudden loud noises exceeding 70 dB in the nursing homes. These sudden loud noises included those related to BPSD, such as crying out or shouting, and pounding one’s fist on a desk. The interviews suggested a relationship between BPSD and sonic environment. The experiences of care workers should be utilized in staff education, to help ensure that nursing home residents live in a comfortable environment that is as similar to living at home as possible.
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