Rodríguez-Molinero, Alejandro, López-Diéguez, María, Pérez Medina, Iñaki, Tabuenca, Ana I., De La Cruz, Juan J., Banegas, José R.

Introduction: We evaluated the accuracy of physician recognition of cognitive impairment in elderly patients in emergency departments (ED). In particular, we evaluated the accuracy of the subjective impression of the physician on patients’ cognition (a comparison of the information obtained from the responsible physician with the S-IQCODE, a cognitive impairment screening test), and the accuracy […]

Leuty, Valerie, Boger, Jennifer, Young, Laurel, Hoey, Jesse, Mihailidis, Alex

Engagement in creative occupations has been shown to promote well-being for older adults with dementia. Providing access to such occupations is often difficult, as successful participation requires face-time with a person who is knowledgeable in facilitating engagement as well as access to any required resources, such as an arts studio. In response, a computer-based device, […]

Lea, Emma, Marlow, Annette, Bramble, Marguerite, Andrews, Sharon, Crisp, Elaine, Eccleston, Claire, Mason, Ron, Robinson, Andrew

The residential aged care sector is reportedly a less attractive career choice for nursing students than other sectors. Research shows that students are often fearful of working with residents with dementia when they are inadequately supported on clinical placements by aged care staff. Thirty first-year nursing students attended a 2-week placement in one of two […]

Galvin, James E., Kuntemeier, Barbara, Al-Hammadi, Noor, Germino, Jessica, Murphy-White, Maggie, McGillick, Janis

Background: Approximately 3.2 million hospital stays annually involve a person with dementia, leading to higher costs, longer lengths of stay, and poorer outcomes. Older adults with dementia are vulnerable when hospitals are unable to meet their special needs.; Methods: We developed, implemented, and evaluated a training program for 540 individuals at 4 community hospitals. Pretest, […]

Bird, Michael, Llewellyn-Jones, Robert H., Korten, Ailsa

Objectives: Treatment of challenging behaviour in dementia using standardized psychopharmacological or psychosocial approaches remains problematical. A case-specific approach was trialled in this study, based on extensive evidence that each case is different in aetiology, the effects of the behaviour on others and what interventions are possible given the available resources.; Method: Forty-four consecutive referrals for […]