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Effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in patients with Alzheimer’s type dementia: randomised, controlled study
Guétin, Stéphane,
Portet, F.,
Picot, M. C.,
Pommié, C.,
Messaoudi, M.,
Djabelkir, L.,
Olsen, A. L.,
Cano, M. M.,
Lecourt, E.,
Touchon, J.
Background/aims: Numerous studies have indicated the value of music therapy in the management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. A recent pilot study demonstrated the feasibility and usefulness of a new music therapy technique. The aim of this controlled, randomised study was to assess the effects of this new music therapy technique on anxiety and depression […]
Non-pharmacological management of behavioural symptoms of dementia
This article describes a 6-month pilot project in which a community mental health team provided a dementia inreach service into 4 care homes in Birmingham, UK. The project included analysis of the impact of the service at the end of the project as well as a literature review of dementia care in care homes, and […]
Improving psychotropic drug prescription in nursing home patients with dementia: design of a cluster randomized controlled trial
Smeets, Claudia H. W.,
Smalbrugge, Martin,
Gerritsen, Debby L,
Nelissen-Vrancken, Marjorie H. J. M. G.,
Wetzels, Roland B.,
van der Spek, Klaas,
Zuidema, Sytse U.,
Koopmans, Raymond T. C. M.
Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are highly prevalent in nursing home patients with dementia. Despite modest effectiveness and considerable side effects, psychotropic drugs are frequently prescribed for these neuropsychiatric symptoms. This raises questions whether psychotropic drugs are appropriately prescribed. The aim of the PROPER (PRescription Optimization of Psychotropic drugs in Elderly nuRsing home patients with dementia) II […]
Longitudinal assessment of psychotherapeutic day hospital treatment for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia
Weber, Kerstin,
Meiler-Mititelu, Corina,
Herrmann, François Robert,
Delaloye, Christophe,
Giannakopoulos, Panteleimon,
Canuto, Alessandra
Objective: Behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia are associated with more rapid cognitive deterioration as well as increased caregiver stress. The effectiveness of psychiatric day hospital care for this condition remains disputed. We report here the assessment of a psychotherapeutic day hospital program in a series of elderly people with dementia and concomitant BPSD.; […]
Effects of small-scale, home-like facilities in dementia care on residents’ behavior, and use of physical restraints and psychotropic drugs: A quasi-experimental study
Verbeek, Hilde,
Zwakhalen, Sandra M.G.,
van Rossum, Erik,
Ambergen, Ton,
Kempen, Gertrudis I.J.M.,
Hamers, Jan P.H.
Background: Small-scale, home-like care environments are increasingly implemented in institutional nursing care as a model to promote resident-directed care, although evidence on its effects is sparse. This study focuses on the effects of small-scale living facilities on the behavior of residents with dementia and use of physical restraints and psychotropic drugs. Methods: A quasi-experimental study […]
Psychotropic drug consumption at admission and discharge of nursing home residents
Rolland, Yves,
Andrieu, Sandrine,
Crochard, Anne,
Goni, Sylvia,
Hein, Christophe,
Vellas, Bruno
Objectives: To quantify transitions of residents into or out of nursing homes (NHs) and to describe psychotropic drug prescription at admission and discharge and with regard to dementia diagnosis.; Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional, noninterventional study.; Setting: The setting included 300 NH in France.; Participants: Participants included 2231 NH residents.; Measurements: Participants reported the number, origin, […]