A Study Of Phototherapy In Patients With Dementia To Improve BPSD

Implementation Of Phototherapy In Patients With Dementia To Improve BPSD: A Pilot Study

The purpose of this research is to determine whether the use of phototherapy can help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms, including agitation in people with dementia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients admitted on the inpatient Domitilla 3D or 4D unit.
• Documented diagnosis of dementia or suspected major neurocognitive disorder.
• Presence of BPSD symptoms either clinician documented in EHR or assessed through CMAI-O form
• Have patient consent or have a LAR able to sign the consent on behalf of the patient.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Macular degeneration, blindness, or photosensitivity
• Patients that do not have capacity to consent and do not have a legally authorized representative to consent on their behalf
• Recent eye surgery
• Bipolar disorder
• Pregnancy