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An evaluation of the use and efficacy of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit

2017; Wiley; Volume: 64; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/1440-1630.12358

1440-1630

Monique West, Glenn Melvin, Francis McNamara, Michael Gordon,

Child Abuse and Trauma

Australian Occupational Therapy JournalVolume 64, Issue 3 p. 253-263 Research Article An evaluation of the use and efficacy of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit Monique West BPsych (Hons), Monique West BPsych (Hons) Dip Teaching, PhD Candidate Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Notting Hill, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorGlenn Melvin PhD, Corresponding Author Glenn Melvin PhD Senior Lecturer, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Monash University glenn.melvin@monash.edu Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Notting Hill, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Dr Glenn Melvin, Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, School of Clinical Sciences, Building #1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, Vic. 3168, Australia. E-mail: glenn.melvin@monash.eduSearch for more papers by this authorFrancis McNamara Psych Nursing Certificate; Dip Child and Family Health; Dip Advanced Mental Health Nursing, Francis McNamara Psych Nursing Certificate; Dip Child and Family Health; Dip Advanced Mental Health Nursing Nurse Unit Manager Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Gordon MBBS, MPM, MD, Michael Gordon MBBS, MPM, MD Unit Head for Child Psychiatry Stream, Early in Life Mental Health Service, Monash Health Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Monique West BPsych (Hons), Monique West BPsych (Hons) Dip Teaching, PhD Candidate Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Notting Hill, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorGlenn Melvin PhD, Corresponding Author Glenn Melvin PhD Senior Lecturer, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Monash University glenn.melvin@monash.edu Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, Notting Hill, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Dr Glenn Melvin, Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry & Psychology, School of Clinical Sciences, Building #1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, Vic. 3168, Australia. E-mail: glenn.melvin@monash.eduSearch for more papers by this authorFrancis McNamara Psych Nursing Certificate; Dip Child and Family Health; Dip Advanced Mental Health Nursing, Francis McNamara Psych Nursing Certificate; Dip Child and Family Health; Dip Advanced Mental Health Nursing Nurse Unit Manager Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Gordon MBBS, MPM, MD, Michael Gordon MBBS, MPM, MD Unit Head for Child Psychiatry Stream, Early in Life Mental Health Service, Monash Health Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 31 January 2017 https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12358Citations: 16 Conflicts of interest The authors have declared that they have no competing or potential conflicts of interest. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Background/aim The introduction of sensory rooms within acute psychiatric settings provides a therapeutic space that promotes emotional self-regulation and reduces distress and disruptive behaviours. The current research investigated the clinical benefit of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric unit. It examined whether guided sensory room use can reduce distress for adolescents and identified characteristics of sensory room users. Seclusion rates 12 months pre- and post-sensory room introduction were compared. Methods The matched sample comprised 56 sensory room users and 56 sensory room non-users, aged 12–18 years (M = 15.35, SD = 1.35). Sensory room users were administered a pre- and post-measure of distress. Further demographic and clinical data were collected from hospital files and results analysed. Results Adolescents’ distress was reduced following sensory room use. The greatest reduction of distress was predicted by a history of aggression. Female gender was associated with sensory room use, as was the presence of an anxiety disorder. There was no significant difference in seclusion rates after introducing the sensory room. Conclusions Sensory rooms could provide occupational therapists with a valuable tool for reducing distress for adolescents in psychiatric units, especially for those with a history of aggression. Results suggested that female adolescents or adolescents with anxiety disorders may be particularly receptive to using the sensory room. This research provides evidence that can inform occupational therapists when tailoring therapeutic treatment strategies and guide the development of prevention and management of emotional dysregulation and aggression within adolescent psychiatric settings. Citing Literature Volume64, Issue3June 2017Pages 253-263 RelatedInformation