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This database contains 218 studies, archived under the term: "caregivers"

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Practice example: neurodegenerative disorders: randomised controlled multicentre trial of home-based occupational therapy for patients with dementia

This paper summarises the methods and results of a seven-centre, single-blind, parallel group, actively controlled randomised trial evaluating the effectiveness of a Dutch 10-session community occupational therapy programme for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease in German routine healthcare. Methodological aspects for future research on complex psychosocial interventions are discussed. (As supplied by publisher). […]

Impact of a therapeutic educational program on quality of life in Alzheimer’s disease: Results of a pilot study

Background: Therapeutic patient education is expanding in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: To evaluate the impact of a therapeutic educational program, on AD-affected patients and their caregivers, living in the community, on the patient’s quality of life. Methods: Non experimental before and after study. Patient/caregiver dyads were recruited in the geriatric department of […]

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 […]

The effects of a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy CST programme for people with dementia on family caregivers’ health

Background: There is growing evidence that Cognitive Simulation Therapy (CST) benefits cognition and quality of life of people with dementia, but little is known about the indirect effects of this intervention on family caregivers. This study sought to investigate the effect of CST on family caregivers general health status of people with dementia living in […]

Galantamine (Reminyl) once daily outcome and satisfaction survey (RODOS) in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: a study in a real life population

Aim: To record in real life the appreciation of elderly patients, their caregivers and physicians of a once daily formulation of prolonged release of galantamine in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.; Methods: A prospective, multicenter, observational study was conducted in 128 elderly patients, treated for 6 months with galantamine, donepezil or rivastigmine.; […]

Do nurse-led skill training interventions affect informal caregivers’ out-of-pocket expenditures?

Purpose Of the Study: This paper is a report of a study of the Assistance, Support, and Self-health Initiated through Skill Training (ASSIST) randomized control trial. The aim of this paper is to understand whether participating in ASSIST significantly changed the out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or Parkinson’s disease (PD) […]

The contribution of intimate live music performances to the quality of life for persons with dementia

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intimate live music performances delivered by professional singers on the quality of life of persons with mild and severe dementia in nursing homes.; Methods: A sample of 54 persons with varying degrees of dementia participated in the study. Complete data sets are available […]

The implementation of integrated emotion-oriented care: did it actually change the attitude, skills and time spent of trained caregivers?

Background: Successful implementation is a vital precondition for investigating the outcome of care innovation. This study concerned the evaluation of the implementation of integrated emotion-oriented care (IEOC) in psychogeriatric nursing home wards. The main question was whether the trained caregivers actually applied the knowledge and techniques of IEOC during their daily work.; Methods: The study […]

A randomized controlled pilot study to evaluate a technology platform for the assisted living of people with dementia and their carers

The use of telemedicine is becoming increasingly popular in assisting with the home management of People with Dementia (PwD) by offering services to the carers that may enhance their ability to care for their relative for longer. A computerized platform, ALADDIN, was evaluated in its usefulness to reduce carer burden and distress and to improve […]

Staff training in assisted living: evaluating treatment fidelity

Objectives: To investigate a protocol for identifying and evaluating treatment fidelity in Staff Training in Assisted-living Residences (STAR), a structured but flexible program to train direct care staff to improve care of residents with dementia.; Design: Multisite feasibility trial.; Setting: Assisted living facilities (ALFs).; Participants: Forty-four direct care staff and 36 leadership staff.; Intervention: STAR […]

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