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Efficacy of psychosocial intervention in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease: the multicentre, rater blinded, randomised Danish Alzheimer Intervention Study (DAISY)
Waldorff, F. B.,
Buss, D. V.,
Eckermann, A.,
Rasmussen, M. L. H.,
Keiding, N.,
Rishøj, S.,
Siersma, V.,
Sørensen, J.,
Sørensen, L. V.,
VOGEL, A.,
WALDEMAR, G.
Objective: To assess the efficacy at 12 months of an early psychosocial counselling and support programme for outpatients with mild Alzheimer’s disease and their primary care givers.; Design: Multicentre, randomised, controlled, rater blinded trial.; Setting: Primary care and memory clinics in five Danish districts.; Participants: 330 outpatients with mild Alzheimer’s disease and their 330 primary […]
Does theatre improve the quality of life of people with dementia?
Background: A new communication method, the “Veder method”, has recently been developed. Caregivers are trained to apply this method in a group activity (“living-room theatre activity”) for people with dementia in which theatrical stimuli are used in combination with proven emotion-oriented care methods. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate the added value […]
Ageing in general practice (AGP) trial: a cluster randomised trial to examine the effectiveness of peer education on GP diagnostic assessment and management of dementia
Pond, Constance D.,
Brodaty, Henry,
Stocks, Nigel P.,
Gunn, Jane,
Marley, John,
Disler, Peter,
Magin, Parker,
Paterson, Nerida,
Horton, Graeme,
Goode, Susan,
Paine, Bronwen,
Mate, Karen E.
Background: Dementia is increasing in prevalence as the population ages. An earlier rather than later diagnosis allows persons with dementia and their families to plan ahead and access appropriate management. However, most diagnoses are made by general practitioners (GPs) later in the course of the disease and are associated with management that is poorly adherent […]
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 […]
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 […]
A benefit-finding intervention for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer disease: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Cheng, Sheung-Tak,
Lau, Rosanna W. L.,
Mak, Emily P. M.,
Ng, Natalie S. S.,
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Fung, Helene H.,
Lai, Julian C. L.,
Kwok, Timothy,
Lee, Diana T. F.
Background: Caregivers of relatives with Alzheimer’s disease are highly stressed and at risk for physical and psychiatric conditions. Interventions are usually focused on providing caregivers with knowledge of dementia, skills, and/or support, to help them cope with the stress. This model, though true to a certain extent, ignores how caregiver stress is construed in the […]
Developing an educational intervention on dementia diagnosis and management in primary care for the EVIDEM-ED trial
Iliffe, Steve,
Koch, Tamar,
Jain, Priya,
Lefford, Frances,
Wong, Geoffrey,
Warner, Alex,
Wilcock, Jane
Background: Dementia syndromes are under-diagnosed and under-treated in primary care. Earlier recognition of and response to dementia syndrome is likely to enhance the quality of life of people with dementia, but general practitioners consistently report limited skills and confidence in diagnosis and management of this condition. Changing clinical practice is difficult, and the challenge for […]