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This database contains 144 studies, archived under the term: "prevention & control"

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Implementation of observational pain management protocol to improve pain management for long-term institutionalized older care residents with dementia: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Background: Systematic use of observational pain tools has been advocated as a means to improve pain management for care home residents with dementia. Pain experts suggest that any observational tool should be used as part of a comprehensive pain management protocol, which should include score interpretation and verification with appropriately suggested treatments. The Observational Pain […]

Variety in fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Puerto Rican adults
Higher variety in fruit and vegetable intake has been associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases. It remains unclear whether such associations exist relating to cognition. The authors examined associations between total quantity and variety in fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive function in a cross-sectional sample of 1412 Puerto Rican adults, aged […]

Cognitive function in elderly marathon runners: cross-sectional data from the marathon trial (APSOEM)
Background: Cognitive impairment of the elderly contributes to morbidity, loss of quality of life, and impairment of work ability in aging western societies. Thus strategies to maintain cognitive function at an advanced age imply a great challenge to Occupational Medicine.; Aim: To study whether intensive endurance exercise training is associated with better cognitive performance and […]

A feasibility study and pilot randomised trial of a tailored prevention program to reduce falls in older people with mild dementia
Background: People with dementia have a disproportionately high rate of falls and fractures and poorer outcomes, yet there is currently no evidence to guide falls prevention in this population.; Methods: A randomised trial design was used to test feasibility of study components and acceptability of a home hazard reduction and balance and strength exercise fall […]

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). […]

The effect of music therapy compared with general recreational activities in reducing agitation in people with dementia: a randomised controlled trial
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of music therapy with general recreational day activities in reducing agitation in people with dementia, residing in nursing home facilities.; Methods: In a randomised controlled design, residents with dementia (n = 94) were allocated to either music therapy or recreational activities. Both music therapy and general activities were offered […]

Long-term use of standardised Ginkgo biloba extract for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease (GuidAge): a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Background: Prevention strategies are urgently needed to tackle the growing burden of Alzheimer’s disease. We aimed to assess efficacy of long-term use of standardised ginkgo biloba extract for the reduction of incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in elderly adults with memory complaints.; Methods: In the randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled GuidAge clinical trial, we enrolled adults aged […]

Effects of dementia-care mapping on residents and staff of care homes: a pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial
Background: The effectiveness of dementia-care mapping (DCM) for institutionalised people with dementia has been demonstrated in an explanatory cluster-randomised controlled trial (cRCT) with two DCM researchers carrying out the DCM intervention. In order to be able to inform daily practice, we studied DCM effectiveness in a pragmatic cRCT involving a wide range of care homes […]

Frequently observed risk factors for fall-related injuries and effective preventive interventions: a multihospital survey of nurses’ perceptions
There is an urgent need to prioritize the risk factors for injurious falls and effective interventions in nursing practice. Registered nurses perceived that the most frequently observed risk factors were confusion, gait problems, Alzheimer disease, disorientation, and inability to follow safety instructions. The most effective interventions were keeping hospital bed brakes locked, keeping floor surfaces […]

Physical and psychological effects of 6-week tactile massage on elderly patients with severe dementia
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 […]

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