The use of restraints on elderly patients is very substantial issue in nursing and there are many types of restraints such as physical, chemical, and environmental. Patient safety is the top priority; nurses should have profound foundation of knowledge about the risks and advantage of restraints. The use of restraints is negatively escalating the risk for injury on patients especially the elderly population rather than preventing them. Additionally, it can be skeptically perceived if the nurse
MUSIC THERAPY TO DECREASE AGITATION AND ANXIETY IN DEMENTIA PATIENTS IMPLEMENTING MUSIC THERAPY TO DECREASE AGITATION AND ANXIETY IN DEMENTIA PATIENTS 21 Implementing Music Therapy to Decrease Agitation and Anxiety in Dementia Patients Stephanie Willis, BSN, RN-BC, CDP Loyola University Chicago Abstract Behavioral and psychological symptoms, such as agitation and anxiety, are common problems for patients suffering from dementia. Although music therapy is considered