Snoezelen: an overview of research with people with developmental disabilities and dementia

Authors: Lancioni G. E.¹; Cuvo A. J.²; O'Reilly M. F.³

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation, Volume 24, Number 4, 10 March 2002 , pp. 175-184(10)

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Abstract:

Purpose: This paper was to provide an overview of the research studies on snoezelen with people with developmental disabilities and dementia. Method: Computerized and manual searches were carried out to identify the aforementioned studies. Within-session, post-session, and longer-term effects of snoezelen were examined. Results and Conclusion: Twenty-one research studies were identified, 14 concerning people with developmental disabilities and seven people with dementia. Of those studies: 14 reported positive within-session effects; four positive post-session effects; and two positive longer-term effects. These findings were discussed in relation to: (1) methodological aspects (weaknesses) of the studies; (2) the cost of arranging a snoezelen programme and possibilities of reducing the range of stimuli available in the programme; and (3) some research issues for advancing the understanding and effectiveness of intervention programmes with people with developmental disabilities and dementia.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychology, University of Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK Leiden, The Netherlands 2: Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA 3: Department of Psychology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

Publication date: 2002-03-10

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