Contributions
Abstract: EP1565
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Therapy - symptomatic - Quality of life
There is a lack of care related health promotion concepts for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients residing in long-term care facilities. Medical treatment and physiotherapy are the two main pillars for treatment of MS patients living in a nursing home. As a consequence innovative care-concepts for health promotion, suitable for this special group of people should be implemented. These concepts should strive to improve the quality of life in MS patients and simultaneous encourage their self-esteem. There is evidence in the literature that basal stimulation is suitable for people with chronic diseases. However there is insufficient evidence whether BS can help to improve the quality of life in MS patients living in long-term care facilities.
In order to investigate whether BS improves the quality of life for MS patients, this study was designed with two research questions: (1) to investigate whether BS is a suitable concept to improve quality of life in MS patients and, (2) to demonstrate the effects of audition and visual perception on their quality of life. The study was conducted in a long-term care facility in Vienna, Austria. Out of 32 long-term care residents, seven residents (male and female) suffering from MS were selected. Informed consent was obtained from all seven study participants. Elements of BS i.e. auditive and visual stimulation were evaluated. During a six month period BS was carried out on a regularly basis by professional nursing staff with advanced knowledge in BS. In order to evaluate outcome and effects, a qualitative content analysis of the nursing records, following the method of Mayring (2007) was conducted. In addition photographic documentation to support the illustration of our theory was also obtained.
On the basis of the results of this study, it can be concluded that BS is a suitable concept for MS patients living in long-term care facilities. Auditive and visual BS can help to improve the quality of life in several aspects. Patients are encouraged to reflect their feelings, in order to reduce their emotional stress (loneliness, chronic anxiety). It can help to feel at ease and increases social interaction using verbal and nonverbal communication. Intellect and liaison to the external world can be promoted. Also the photographic documentation supports these conclusions. Health promotion should support patients with MS at all stages of their care and should continue during an admission to a long term care facility.
Disclosure:
Marie Cris Gambal: nothing to disclose
Iwona Lapa: nothing to disclose
Eveline Heinl: nothing to disclose
Verena Moser-Siegmeth: nothing to disclose
Claudia Fida: nothing to disclose
Abstract: EP1565
Type: ePoster
Abstract Category: Therapy - symptomatic - Quality of life
There is a lack of care related health promotion concepts for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients residing in long-term care facilities. Medical treatment and physiotherapy are the two main pillars for treatment of MS patients living in a nursing home. As a consequence innovative care-concepts for health promotion, suitable for this special group of people should be implemented. These concepts should strive to improve the quality of life in MS patients and simultaneous encourage their self-esteem. There is evidence in the literature that basal stimulation is suitable for people with chronic diseases. However there is insufficient evidence whether BS can help to improve the quality of life in MS patients living in long-term care facilities.
In order to investigate whether BS improves the quality of life for MS patients, this study was designed with two research questions: (1) to investigate whether BS is a suitable concept to improve quality of life in MS patients and, (2) to demonstrate the effects of audition and visual perception on their quality of life. The study was conducted in a long-term care facility in Vienna, Austria. Out of 32 long-term care residents, seven residents (male and female) suffering from MS were selected. Informed consent was obtained from all seven study participants. Elements of BS i.e. auditive and visual stimulation were evaluated. During a six month period BS was carried out on a regularly basis by professional nursing staff with advanced knowledge in BS. In order to evaluate outcome and effects, a qualitative content analysis of the nursing records, following the method of Mayring (2007) was conducted. In addition photographic documentation to support the illustration of our theory was also obtained.
On the basis of the results of this study, it can be concluded that BS is a suitable concept for MS patients living in long-term care facilities. Auditive and visual BS can help to improve the quality of life in several aspects. Patients are encouraged to reflect their feelings, in order to reduce their emotional stress (loneliness, chronic anxiety). It can help to feel at ease and increases social interaction using verbal and nonverbal communication. Intellect and liaison to the external world can be promoted. Also the photographic documentation supports these conclusions. Health promotion should support patients with MS at all stages of their care and should continue during an admission to a long term care facility.
Disclosure:
Marie Cris Gambal: nothing to disclose
Iwona Lapa: nothing to disclose
Eveline Heinl: nothing to disclose
Verena Moser-Siegmeth: nothing to disclose
Claudia Fida: nothing to disclose