Guidelines for using dolls by Mackenzie et al. (2007) were used to select dolls. Baby-like dolls were purchased; they weighed approximately 3 pounds, were approximately 17 incheslong, had a soft texture similar to convey and had black realistic hair .Dolls were made with smiles to convey calmness and peacefulness ,and they did not cry or laugh. The dolls had eyes that opened and closed; some residents may think the dolls are dead if they do not open their eyes. Because nursing home residents in the study were all Korean older adults, Asian baby dolls were selected However, different types of Asian baby dolls were purchased to avoid disagreements with other resi- dents over ownership of dolls.
Dolls were placed in the activity room, and residents chose a doll to take. Residents were asked to try to hold the dolls if they wanted to keep them If residents refused or were un taking dolls, dolls were not provided to them