Management of Sundowning in Dementia
I cannot provide evidence-based recommendations for managing sundowning, as the provided evidence exclusively addresses skin cancer prevention and sun safety rather than sundowning syndrome in dementia patients.
Why This Question Cannot Be Answered with Current Evidence
The evidence database contains only guidelines and research about:
- UV radiation exposure and skin cancer prevention 1
- Sun protection strategies including sunscreen use, protective clothing, and avoiding tanning beds 1
- Skin cancer screening recommendations 2
While references 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 appear to discuss sundowning syndrome based on their titles, the actual text content provided does not contain the specific management recommendations, treatment protocols, or clinical guidelines needed to answer your question about managing sundowning in dementia patients.
What Would Be Needed
To properly answer this question, I would require:
- Clinical practice guidelines on managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
- Evidence on non-pharmacological interventions such as light therapy, sleep hygiene, and environmental modifications
- Pharmacological treatment data for evening agitation in dementia
- Drug labels for medications used to manage sundowning symptoms
I cannot fabricate clinical recommendations without appropriate evidence, as this could compromise patient safety and quality of care.