TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - The benefits of sensory modulation on levels of distress for consumers in a mental health emergency setting
JO  - Australasian psychiatry
A1  - Adams-Leask, Karen
A1  - Varona, Lisa
A1  - Dua, Charu
A1  - Baldock, Michael
A1  - Gerace, Adam
A1  - Muir-Cochrane, Eimear
SP  - 514
EP  - 519
VL  - 26
IS  - 5
N2  - OBJECTIVES: This paper reports a pilot study exploring the benefits of offering sensory modulation within a mental health emergency setting for consumers experiencing distress during a psychiatric presentation. <br><br>METHODS: Seventy-four consumers with a mental health presentation reported on their sensory modulation use experiences during their stay in a South Australian tertiary teaching hospital emergency department. An evaluation form was used to document use of items, self-reported distress pre and post sensory modulation use, and other consumer experiences. <br><br>RESULTS: Consumers used between one and six sensory items for a median duration of 45 min. There was a statistically significant reduction ( t(73) = 15.83, p <.001) in self-reported distress post sensory modulation use, and consumers also reported that use was helpful, distracting, calming and assisted in managing negative emotions and thoughts. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrate the potential value of sensory-based interventions in reducing behavioural and emotional dysregulation in an emergency setting whilst also promoting consumer self-management strategies.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1039-8562
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856217751988
ID  - ref1
ER  -