Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2011 Dec;14(2):95-102.

The Analysis of Intervention Studies for Snoezelen

• Park YR
• Oh DN
• Kim KS
• Kim JA
• Wee H

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to analyze intervention studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment).
METHODS
Studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) published between 1995 and 2010 in both Korean and International journals were systematically reviewed, and analyzed following guidelines. Based on inclusion criteria, 23 studies including 5 Korean and 18 International articles were selected.
RESULTS
Most studies were conducted in various area of research such as medicine, nursing, and occupational therapy. There was no publication related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) in Korean nursing journals. In terms of target population, more than 65% of the study subjects were patients with dementia, mental retardation, and learning disability. Intervention was implemented mostly in less than 30 minutes, once a week for 2 to 4 weeks. The effects on behavior, physical, and psychological contexts were assessed as outcome indicators. There was more 'positive' than 'no effect' in self-stimulatory behaviors, problem behaviors, heart rate, pain, mood state, and anxiety, whereas more 'no effect' than 'positive' in blood pressure, respiration, enjoyment, and relaxation.
CONCLUSION
Future studies are needed to develop the protocol and outcome indicators for effective use of this new intervention in Korea.

Keyword

Snoezelen; Multisensory environment; Analysis; Intervention studies

MeSH Terms

Anxiety
Blood Pressure
Dementia
Health Services Needs and Demand
Heart Rate
Humans
Intellectual Disability
Clinical Trial
Korea
Learning Disorders
Occupational Therapy
Publications
Respiration