Abstract
Dementia, formally known as major neurocognitive disorder (MNCD), is a complex condition that disables the independence of a person in completion of daily activities. This disorder results in the need for assistance from several caregivers to ensure that their needs are properly met. As their condition declines, the volume of needs increases, placing more responsibility on the caregiver, increasing their stress, and leading to a complication known as caregiver burden. Doll therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention that focuses on alleviating certain behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. It is the aim of this literature review to determine the efficacy of doll therapy as a means of relieving caregiver burden through alleviating the symptoms that contribute to its development. This review also addresses limitations to the intervention as well as discussion regarding its implementation in various care settings. Through determination of its efficacy, it is the hope of this investigation to reduce the incidence of caregiver burden more quickly and efficiently to ensure optimal symptom relief and care for the client with dementia.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-8-2025
Mentor
Aileen Jones
Mentor Department Affiliation
Nursing
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelors
Department
Nursing
Presentation
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjZ759QWk/BAETqDr5iWuAJHLu9M0ULw/view?utm_content=DAGjZ759QWk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h80eea56528
Recommended Citation
Price, Ginny, "Too Old for Dolls? Assessing the Efficacy of Doll Therapy in Reducing Major Neurocognitive Disorder Symptoms to Alleviate Caregiver Burden" (2025). Honors Theses. 1093.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/1093
