Mayo Clinic
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.
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…
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.
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