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Reducing dangerous nighttime events in persons with dementia by using a nighttime monitoring system
Rowe, Meredeth A.,
Kelly, Annette,
Horne, Claydell,
Lane, Steve,
Campbell, Judy,
Lehman, Brandy,
Phipps, Chad,
Keller, Meredith,
Pe Benito, Andrea
Background: Nighttime activity, a common occurrence in persons with dementia, increases the risk for injury and unattended home exits and impairs the sleep patterns of caregivers. Technology is needed that will alert caregivers of nighttime activity in persons with dementia to help prevent injuries and unattended exits. Methods: As part of a product development grant, […]
The effects of a support group on dementia caregivers’ burden and depression
Chu, Hsin,
Yang, Chyn-Yng,
Liao, Yen-Hsueh,
Chang, Lu- I.,
Chen, Chiung-Hua,
Lin, Chun-Chieh,
Chou, Kuei-Ru
Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a support group on depression levels and burden among dementia caregivers in Taiwan. Method: An experimental, pre-intervention post-intervention control group design was used in this study. The experimental group received intervention consisting of a 12-week support group for dementia caregivers. A total of […]
Efficacy of psychosocial intervention in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease: the multicentre, rater blinded, randomised Danish Alzheimer Intervention Study (DAISY)
Waldorff, F. B.,
Buss, D. V.,
Eckermann, A.,
Rasmussen, M. L. H.,
Keiding, N.,
Rishøj, S.,
Siersma, V.,
Sørensen, J.,
Sørensen, L. V.,
VOGEL, A.,
WALDEMAR, G.
Objective: To assess the efficacy at 12 months of an early psychosocial counselling and support programme for outpatients with mild Alzheimer’s disease and their primary care givers.; Design: Multicentre, randomised, controlled, rater blinded trial.; Setting: Primary care and memory clinics in five Danish districts.; Participants: 330 outpatients with mild Alzheimer’s disease and their 330 primary […]
Dementia care in the general practice setting: a cluster randomized trial on the effectiveness and cost impact of three management strategies
Menn, Petra,
Holle, Rolf,
Kunz, Simone,
Donath, Carolin,
Lauterberg, Jörg,
Leidl, Reiner,
Marx, Peter,
Mehlig, Hilmar,
Ruckdäschel, Stephan,
Vollmar, Horst Christian,
Wunder, Sonja,
Gräßel, Elmar
Objective: To compare a complex nondrug intervention including actively approaching counseling and caregiver support groups with differing intensity against usual care with respect to time to institutionalization in patients with dementia.; Methods: Within this three-armed cluster-randomized controlled trial, 390 community-dwelling patients aged 65 years or older with physician-diagnosed mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers […]
The use of Internet technology for psychoeducation and support with dementia caregivers
A large randomized trial evaluated the benefits of online education, support, and self-care promotion for caregivers of persons with dementia. Anecdotal reports from participants indicated enjoyment of the materials, convenient access from home, and support from professionals and other caregivers. A substantial number of screened caregivers experienced obstacles of access, cost, and time regarding use […]
A benefit-finding intervention for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer disease: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Cheng, Sheung-Tak,
Lau, Rosanna W. L.,
Mak, Emily P. M.,
Ng, Natalie S. S.,
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Fung, Helene H.,
Lai, Julian C. L.,
Kwok, Timothy,
Lee, Diana T. F.
Background: Caregivers of relatives with Alzheimer’s disease are highly stressed and at risk for physical and psychiatric conditions. Interventions are usually focused on providing caregivers with knowledge of dementia, skills, and/or support, to help them cope with the stress. This model, though true to a certain extent, ignores how caregiver stress is construed in the […]
Effectiveness of family meetings for family caregivers on delaying time to nursing home placement of dementia patients: a randomized trial
Joling, Karlijn J,
van Marwijk, Harm W.J.,
van der Horst, Henriëtte E,
Scheltens, Philip,
van de Ven, Peter M.,
Appels, Bregje A.,
van Hout, Hein P.J.
Background: Interventions relieving the burden of caregiving may postpone or prevent patient institutionalization. The objective of this study was to determine whether a family meetings intervention was superior to usual care in postponing nursing home placement of patients with dementia.; Methods: A randomized multicenter trial was conducted among 192 patients with a clinical diagnosis of […]
REMCARE: reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family caregivers – effectiveness and cost-effectiveness pragmatic multicentre randomised trial
Woods, R. T.,
Bruce, E.,
Edwards, R. T.,
Elvish, R.,
Hoare, Z.,
Hounsome, B.,
Keady, J.,
Moniz-Cook, E. D.,
Orgeta, V.,
Orrell, M.,
Rees, J.,
Russell, I. T.
Objectives: The aim of the REMiniscence groups for people with dementia and their family CAREgivers (REMCARE) study was to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of joint reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family caregivers as compared with usual care.; Design: A multicentre, pragmatic randomised controlled trial with two parallel arms – an intervention […]