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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety in people with dementia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Spector, Aimee,
Orrell, Martin,
Lattimer, Miles,
Hoe, Juanita,
King, Michael,
Harwood, Kate,
Qazi, Afifa,
Charlesworth, Georgina
Background: Many people with dementia experience anxiety, which can lead to decreased independence, relationship difficulties and increased admittance to care homes. Anxiety is often treated with antipsychotic medication, which has limited efficacy and serious side effects. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is widely used to treat anxiety in a range of populations, yet no RCTs on […]
Dementia care in the general practice setting: a cluster randomized trial on the effectiveness and cost impact of three management strategies
Menn, Petra,
Holle, Rolf,
Kunz, Simone,
Donath, Carolin,
Lauterberg, Jörg,
Leidl, Reiner,
Marx, Peter,
Mehlig, Hilmar,
Ruckdäschel, Stephan,
Vollmar, Horst Christian,
Wunder, Sonja,
Gräßel, Elmar
Objective: To compare a complex nondrug intervention including actively approaching counseling and caregiver support groups with differing intensity against usual care with respect to time to institutionalization in patients with dementia.; Methods: Within this three-armed cluster-randomized controlled trial, 390 community-dwelling patients aged 65 years or older with physician-diagnosed mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers […]
Physical and cognitive stimulation in Alzheimer Disease. the GAIA Project: a pilot study
Maci, Tiziana,
Pira, Francesco Le,
Quattrocchi, Graziella,
Nuovo, Santo Di,
Perciavalle, Vincenzo,
Zappia, Mario
Several data suggest that physical activity and cognitive stimulation have a positive effect on the quality of life (QoL) of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), slowing the decline due to the disease. A pilot project was undertaken to assess the effect of cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and socialization on patients with AD and their informal […]
Memory and communication support strategies in dementia: effect of a training program for informal caregivers
Liddle, Jacki,
Smith-Conway, Erin R.,
Baker, Rosemary,
Angwin, Anthony J.,
Gallois, Cindy,
Copland, David A.,
Pachana, Nancy A.,
Humphreys, Michael S.,
Byrne, Gerard J.,
Chenery, Helen J.
Background: People with dementia have a range of needs that are met by informal caregivers. A DVD-based training program was developed using research-based strategies for memory and communication in dementia. The effectiveness of the training on the caregiver experience and the well-being of the person with dementia was evaluated.; Methods: A pre-test/post-test controlled trial was […]
Predictors of acceptance of offered care management intervention services in a quality improvement trial for dementia
Kaisey, Marwa,
Mittman, Brian,
Pearson, Marjorie,
Connor, Karen I.,
Chodosh, Joshua,
Vassar, Stefanie D.,
Nguyen, France T.,
Vickrey, Barbara G.
Objective: Care management approaches have been proven to improve outcomes for patients with dementia and their family caregivers (dyads). However, acceptance of services in these programs is incomplete, impacting effectiveness. Acceptance may be related to dyad as well as healthcare system characteristics, but knowledge about factors associated with program acceptance is lacking. This study investigates […]
The use of Internet technology for psychoeducation and support with dementia caregivers
A large randomized trial evaluated the benefits of online education, support, and self-care promotion for caregivers of persons with dementia. Anecdotal reports from participants indicated enjoyment of the materials, convenient access from home, and support from professionals and other caregivers. A substantial number of screened caregivers experienced obstacles of access, cost, and time regarding use […]
Alzheimer’s disease multiple intervention trial (ADMIT): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
Callahan, Christopher M.,
Boustani, Malaz A.,
Schmid, Arlene A.,
Austrom, Mary G.,
Miller, Douglas K.,
Gao, Sujuan,
Morris, Carrie S.,
Vogel, Mickey,
Hendrie, Hugh C.
Background: Given the current lack of disease-modifying therapies, it is important to explore new models of longitudinal care for older adults with dementia that focus on improving quality of life and delaying functional decline. In a previous clinical trial, we demonstrated that collaborative care for Alzheimer’s disease reduces patients’ neuropsychiatric symptoms as well as caregiver […]
Effectivity of early psychosocial counselling for family caregivers in general practioner based dementia care
Geschke, K.,
Scheurich, A.,
Schermuly, I.,
Laux, N.,
Böttcher, A.,
Fellgiebel, A.
Background: Psychoeducation and professional support of family caregivers are regarded as important aspects in dementia care. In the context of a general practitioner’s (GP) based dementia care project we investigated if professional counselling after making a diagnosis of dementia can reduce the development of depression in family caregivers.; Methods: 42 patients with dementia and their […]