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The Nottingham Health Profile: a feasible questionnaire for nursing home residents?
Background: The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) assesses perceived emotional, social, and physical health problems and the extent to which such problems affect daily activities. The objective of our study was to determine the feasibility of the NHP for nursing home residents.; Methods: A prospective multicenter observational study was conducted in 11 nursing homes from April […]
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in geriatric rehabilitation: psychometric properties and association with rehabilitation outcomes
Sweet, Lisa,
Van Adel, Mike,
Metcalf, Valerie,
Wright, Lisa,
Harley, Anne,
Leiva, René,
Taler, Vanessa
Background: Cognitive status has been reported to be an important predictor of rehabilitation outcome. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was designed to overcome some of the limitations of established cognitive screening tools such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the MoCA as a […]
A randomized controlled trial of multicomponent exercise in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Suzuki, Takao,
Shimada, Hiroyuki,
Makizako, Hyuma,
Doi, Takehiko,
Yoshida, Daisuke,
Ito, Kengo,
Shimokata, Hiroshi,
Washimi, Yukihiko,
Endo, Hidetoshi,
Kato, Takashi
Background: To examine the effect of multicomponent exercise program on memory function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and identify biomarkers associated with improvement of cognitive functions.; Methodology/principal Findings: Subjects were 100 older adults (mean age, 75 years) with MCI. The subjects were classified to an amnestic MCI group (n = 50) with neuroimaging measures, […]
Physical and psychological effects of 6-week tactile massage on elderly patients with severe dementia
Suzuki, M.,
Tatsumi, A.,
Otsuka, T.,
Kikuchi, K.,
Mizuta, A.,
Makino, K.,
Kimoto, A.,
Fujiwara, K.,
Abe, T.,
Nakagomi, T.,
Hayashi, T.,
Saruhara, T.
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of a 6-week tactile massage on changes in physical and mental function, symptoms of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among elderly patients with dementia. In addition, chromogranin A (CgA) levels […]
Feasibility, safety and preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme for older people with Alzheimer’s disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Suttanon, P.,
Hill, K. D.,
Said, C. M.,
Williams, S. B.,
Byrne, K. N.,
LoGiudice, D.,
Lautenschlager, N. T.,
Dodd, K. J.
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a home-based exercise programme for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and to provide preliminary evidence of programme effectiveness in improving balance and mobility and reducing falls risk.; Design: A randomized controlled trial.; Setting: Community.; Participants: Forty people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease (mean age 81.9, SD 5.72; […]
The peaceful mind program: a pilot test of a cognitive-behavioral therapy-based intervention for anxious patients with dementia
Stanley, Melinda A.,
Calleo, Jessica,
Bush, Amber L.,
Wilson, Nancy,
Snow, A. Lynn,
Kraus-Schuman, Cynthia,
Paukert, Amber L.,
Petersen, Nancy J.,
Brenes, Gretchen A.,
Schulz, Paul E.,
Williams, Susan P.,
Kunik, Mark E.
Objectives: To assess feasibility and to conduct a preliminary evaluation of outcomes following Peaceful Mind, a cognitive-behavioral therapy-based intervention for anxiety in dementia, relative to usual care.; Design: Pilot randomized controlled trial including assessments at baseline and 3 and 6 months.; Setting: Houston, TX.; Participants: Thirty-two outpatients diagnosed with mild (47%) or moderate (53%) dementia […]
Effects of a low-volume, nutrient- and energy-dense oral nutritional supplement on nutritional and functional status: a randomized, controlled trial in nursing home residents
Stange, Inken,
Bartram, Matthias,
Liao, Yuye,
Poeschl, Karin,
Kolpatzik, Sarah,
Uter, Wolfgang,
Sieber, Cornel C.,
Stehle, Peter,
Volkert, Dorothee
Objectives: Although oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are known to be effective to treat malnutrition in the elderly, evidence from nursing home populations, including individuals with dementia, is rare, especially with regard to functionality and well-being. A known barrier for ONS use among elderly is the volume that needs to be consumed, resulting in low compliance […]
Influence of adherence to a systematic care program for caregivers of dementia patients
Spijker, Anouk,
Teerenstra, Steven,
Wollersheim, Hub,
Adang, Eddy,
Verhey, Frans,
Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra
Objective: To evaluate the influence of adherence to the Systematic Care Program for Dementia (SCPD) intervention protocol on patient and caregiver outcomes.; Design: Data were drawn from the SCPD study-a single-blind, multicenter, cluster-randomized, controlled trial. Multivariate regression analyses were used to assess the influence of adherence on patient and caregiver outcomes.; Setting: Six community mental health […]