This database contains 4 studies, archived under the term: "Western Journal Of Nursing Research"
Qualitative analysis of therapeutic light effects on global function in Alzheimer’s disease
The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is growing, with 68% of cases occurring in women. Declines in global function exacerbated by reversal of day-night patterns, disturbed sleep-wake rhythms, and excessive daytime sleepiness make managing AD difficult. In this study, the authors examined the effect and duration of effect of therapeutic light on sleep, rest-activity, and […]
Outcomes of interventions for Alzheimer’s family caregivers in Mexico
The study examines which of three interventions of cognitive conduct, laughter, or a mixed intervention including both cognitive conduct and laughter components, is more effective for improvement of attitudes toward care and reduction of anxiety among female Mexican caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s disease. A repeated measures quasi-experimental design with four groups, three experimental […]
A chronic grief intervention for dementia family caregivers in long-term care
Paun, O.,
Farran, C. J.,
Fogg, L.,
Loukissa, D.,
Thomas, P. E.,
Hoyem, R.
Dementia caregivers do not relinquish their role after placing family members in long-term care and they experience increased chronic grief. The Chronic Grief Management Intervention (CGMI) is a12-week group-based program that uses guided discussion to deliver knowledge of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and teach skills in communication, conflict resolution, and chronic grief management in […]