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Telephone-delivered psychoeducational intervention for Hong Kong Chinese dementia caregivers: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial
Kwok, Timothy,
Wong, Bel,
Ip, Isaac,
Chui, Kenny,
Young, Daniel,
Ho, Florence
Purpose: Many family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are unable to participate in community center-based caregiver support services because of logistical constraints. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a telephone-delivered psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of PWD in alleviating caregiver burden and enhancing caregiving self-efficacy.; Subjects and Methods: In a single-blinded randomized controlled trial, […]
Effectiveness of cognitive training for Chinese elderly in Hong Kong
Kwok, Timothy,
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Lam, Ko Chuen,
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Ho, Florence
In Hong Kong, the evidence for cognitive-training programs in fighting against memory complaints is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Mind cognitive-training program in improving the cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) for local community-dwelling Chinese older adults. A total of 200 subjects were recruited from 20 different district […]
Effectiveness of online cognitive behavioral therapy on family caregivers of people with dementia
Kwok, Timothy,
Au, Alma,
Wong, Bel,
Ip, Isaac,
Mak, Vivian,
Ho, Florence
Purpose: Family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) may receive caregiver training because of logistical constraints and privacy concerns. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online intervention for family caregivers of PWD in improving their self-efficacy in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and their emotion well-being.; Subjects and Methods: A total […]
Mental and physical activities delay cognitive decline in older persons with dementia
Cheng, Sheung-Tak,
Chow, Pizza K.,
Song, You-Qiang,
Yu, Edwin C.S.,
Chan, Alfred C.M.,
Lee, Tatia M.C.,
Lam, John H.M.
Objectives: To examine the effects of cognitive stimulation (mahjong) and physical exercise (tai chi [TC]) on cognitive performance in persons with dementia.; Design: Cluster-randomized open-label controlled design.; Setting: Nursing homes.; Participants: One hundred ten residents, most of whom were cholinesterase-inhibitor naive. Inclusion criteria were Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) = 10-24 and suffering from at least very mild […]
Continuous use of antipsychotics and its association with mortality and hospitalization in institutionalized Chinese older adults: an 18-month prospective cohort study
Chan, Tuen-Ching,
Luk, James Ka-Hay,
Shea, Yat-Fung,
Lau, Ka-Hin,
Chan, Felix Hon-Wai,
Yu, Gabriel Ka-Kui,
Chu, Leung-Wing
Background: Previous meta-analyses have suggested that antipsychotics are associated with increased mortality in dementia patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD). Subsequent observational studies, however, have produced conflicting results. In view of this controversy and the lack of any suitable pharmacological alternative for BPSD, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between continuous use of […]
The Coping with Caregiving Group Program for Chinese caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease in Hong Kong
Au, Alma,
Li, Sapphire,
Lee, Kristy,
Leung, Patrick,
Pan, Pey-Chyou,
Thompson, Larry,
Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores
Objective: This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of Coping with Caregiving (CWC) psychoeducational program for Chinese family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease in Hong Kong.; Method: Twenty-seven female primary caregivers were randomized to join the treatment group or wait-list control group. The caregivers in the treatment group participated in 13 weekly training sessions which […]