Implementation Of Phototherapy In Patients With Dementia To Improve BPSD: A Pilot Study
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this research is to determine whether the use of phototherapy can help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms, including agitation in people with dementia.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients admitted on the inpatient Domitilla 3D or 4D unit. * Documented diagnosis of dementia or suspected major neurocognitive disorder. * Presence of BPSD symptoms either clinician documented in EHR or assessed through CMAI-O form * Have patient consent or have a LAR able to sign the consent on behalf of the patient. Exclusion Criteria: * Macular degeneration, blindness, or photosensitivity * Patients that do not have capacity to consent and do not have a legally authorized representative to consent on their behalf * Recent eye surgery * Bipolar disorder * Pre…
Interventions
- OtherPhototherapy
Bright light therapy will be provided via the Verilux HappyLight. The unit will be placed on a mobile bedside table, at eye level, 60 cm from the patient. Patients will receive phototherapy in 60 minute sessions, 3 times daily for 5 days.
Location
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, Minnesota