Table 4 Effectiveness of intervention on changed behaviors of residents with dementia
| Â | Baseline | 4-weeeks | Paired t-test | *Adjusted for age and sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aggressive behavior | 0.43 (0.65) | 0.21 (0.29) | 3.6 (66), 0.001 | F = 9.8, p = 0.003 |
Physically non-aggressive behavior | 1.88 (1.71) | 0.94 (1.19) | 6.5 (66), < 0.001 | F = 30.6, p < 0.001 |
Verbally agitated behavior | 0.55 (0.69) | 0.15 (0.34) | 5.7 (66), < 0.001 | F = 9.9, p = 0.002 |
Hiding and Hoarding | 0.10 (0.19) | 0.04 (0.19) | 2.3 (66), < 0.001 | F = 2.2, p = 0.15 |
Total CMAI | 3.05 (2.54) | 1.35 (1.50) | 8.5 (66), < 0.001 | F = 6.3. p = 0.015 |