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This database contains 477 studies, archived under the term: "Non-pharmacological Treatment"

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The long-term effect of group living homes versus regular nursing homes for people with dementia on psychological distress of informal caregivers
Objective: In this follow-up study, the long-term influence of group living homes (GLHs) on informal caregiver distress was compared with modern yet regular nursing homes (NHs).; Method: Informal caregivers of GLH (N = 37) and NH residents (N = 49) were studied at the time of admission, 6 months thereafter, and approximately 24 months after […]

Doll therapy: An intervention for nursing home residents with dementia
The use of dolls as a therapeutic intervention for nursing home residents with dementia is relatively new. The current article describes a research study implemented with nursing home residents in Korea to examine the effects of doll therapy on their mood, behavior, and social interactions. A one-group, pretest–posttest design was used to measure the impact […]

Dual-task performances can be improved in patients with dementia: a randomized controlled trial
Background: Deficits in attention-related cognitive performance measured as dual-task performance represent early markers of dementia and are associated with motor deficits and increased risk of falling. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a specific dual-task training in patients with mild to moderate dementia.; Methods: Sixty-one geriatric patients with confirmed dementia […]

Improvements in gait characteristics after intensive resistance and functional training in people with dementia: a randomised controlled trial
Background: Preventing and rehabilitating gait disorders in people with dementia during early disease stage is of high importance for staying independent and ambulating safely. However, the evidence gathered in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of exercise training for improving spatio-temporal gait parameters in people with dementia is scarce. The aim of the present […]

An intensive exercise program improves motor performances in patients with dementia: translational model of geriatric rehabilitation
Background: Translation of intensive exercise programs developed specifically for patients with dementia into clinical settings is lacking.; Objective: To determine if a progressive resistance and functional training program, previously evaluated in dementia outpatients, can be implemented in a geriatric inpatient setting in order to improve motor performances in patients with dementia.; Methods: Eligible patients in […]

Cognitive rehabilitation multi-family group intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their care-partners
There is increasing need for early, pro-active programs that can delay dementia diagnosis and enhance well-being of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care-partners (i.e., care-dyads). This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a combined cognitive rehabilitation and multi-family group treatment (CR-MFG) that was designed to facilitate adoption of newly learned cognitive […]

Development and validation of the Inventory of Needs in Memory Impairment (BIG-65): illness-related needs in people with cognitive impairment and dementia
Background: There is growing evidence that individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia require systematic assessment of needs for the selection of optimal treatments. Currently no valid instrument is applicable for illness-related need assessment in this growing population.; Method: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a new instrument (“Bedürfnisinventar bei Gedächtnisstörungen”, BIG-65) […]

Impact of a stepwise protocol for treating pain on pain intensity in nursing home patients with dementia: A cluster randomized trial
Background: Pain is frequent and distressing in people with dementia, but no randomized controlled trials have evaluated the effect of analgesic treatment on pain intensity as a key outcome. Methods: Three hundred fifty‐two people with dementia and significant agitation from 60 nursing home units were included in this study. These units, representing 18 nursing homes […]

A multidimensional home-based care coordination intervention for elders with memory disorders: the maximizing independence at home (MIND) pilot randomized trial
Objectives: To assess whether a dementia care coordination intervention delays time to transition from home and reduces unmet needs in elders with memory disorders.; Design: 18-month randomized controlled trial of 303 community-living elders.; Setting: 28 postal code areas of Baltimore, MD.; Participants: Age 70+ years, with a cognitive disorder, community-living, English-speaking, and having a study […]

Comparing the effects of different individualized music interventions for elderly individuals with severe dementia
Background: Individuals with dementia often experience poor quality of life (QOL) due to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Music therapy can reduce BPSD, but most studies have focused on patients with mild to moderate dementia. We hypothesized that music intervention would have beneficial effects compared with a no-music control condition, and that interactive […]

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