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The effect of regular walks on various health aspects in older people with dementia: protocol of a randomized-controlled trial
Background: Physical activity has proven to be beneficial for physical functioning, cognition, depression, anxiety, rest-activity rhythm, quality of life (QoL), activities of daily living (ADL) and pain in older people. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of walking regularly on physical functioning, the progressive cognitive decline, level of depression, anxiety, rest-activity […]
Is gardening a stimulating activity for people with advanced Huntington’s disease?
This study evaluated adapted gardening as an activity for people with advanced Huntington’s disease (HD) and explored its therapeutic aspects. Visitors and staff completed a questionnaire and participated in structured interviews to capture further information, whereas a pictorial questionnaire was designed for residents with communication difficulties. Staff reported that gardening was a constructive, outdoor activity […]
Study protocol of a randomised controlled group trial of client and care outcomes in the residential dementia care setting
Chenoweth, Lynn,
King, Madeleine,
Luscombe, Georgina,
Forbes, Ian,
Jeon, Yun-Hee,
Parbury, Jane Stein,
Brodaty, Henry,
Fleming, Richard,
Haas, Marion
Purpose: Literature suggests that quality of life (QOL), quality of care (QOC) and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) can be improved by relatively simple and inexpensive person-centred approaches to nursing care practices (PCC) and modifications to physical environment (PCE). Most research on this topic is observational and few randomised controlled trials have included […]
Effect of Active Music Therapy and Individualized Listening to Music on Dementia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Raglio, A.,
Bellandi, D.,
Baiardi, P.,
Gianotti, M.,
Ubezio, M.C.,
Zanacchi, E.,
Granieri, E.,
Imbriani, M.,
Stramba-Badiale, M.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of active music therapy (MT) and individualized listening to music (LtM) on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSDs) in persons with dementia (PWDs). DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Nine Italian institutions. PARTICIPANTS: Persons with moderate to severe dementia and BPSDs (N = 120) were randomized to one of three […]
A new combined strategy to implement a community occupational therapy intervention: designing a cluster randomized controlled trial
Döpp, Carola M. E.,
Graff, Maud J. L.,
Teerenstra, Steven,
Adang, Eddy,
Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Ria W. G.,
Olderikkert, Marcel G. M.,
Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra J. F. J.
Background: Even effective interventions for people with dementia and their caregivers require specific implementation efforts. A pilot study showed that the highly effective community occupational therapy in dementia (COTiD) program was not implemented optimally due to various barriers. To decrease these barriers and make implementation of the program more effective a combined implementation (CI) strategy […]
The introduction of a nursing guideline on depression at psychogeriatric nursing home wards: effects on certified nurse assistants
Verkaik, Renate,
Francke, Anneke L.,
van Meijel, Berno,
Spreeuwenberg, Peter M. M.,
Ribbe, Miel W.,
Bensing, Jozien M.
Background: To improve care for residents with depression in dementia, an evidence based nursing guideline was developed. Using the guideline has already shown positive effects on depression in psychogeriatric nursing home residents.; Objective: To study the effects of the introduction of the nursing guideline ‘depression in dementia’ on perceived professional autonomy, workload and feelings of […]
The effects of behavioral activation therapy with inpatient geriatric psychiatry patients
Snarski, Melissa,
Scogin, Forrest,
DiNapoli, Elizabeth,
Presnell, Andrew,
McAlpine, Jessie,
Marcinak, Jacquelyn
This study examined the effects of Behavioral Activation (BA) treatment on depressive symptoms and quality of life among older adult patients in a geriatric psychiatry facility. There were 50 participants with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, each being 65 years of age or older. A 2 (between)×3 (time of measurement) design was used in this […]
The implementation of the serial trial intervention for pain and challenging behaviour in advanced dementia patients (STA OP!): a clustered randomized controlled trial
Pieper, Marjoleine J. C.,
Achterberg, Wilco P.,
Francke, Anneke L.,
van der Steen, Jenny T.,
Scherder, Erik J.A.,
Kovach, Christine R.
Background: Pain (physical discomfort) and challenging behaviour are highly prevalent in nursing home residents with dementia: at any given time 45-80% of nursing home residents are in pain and up to 80% have challenging behaviour. In the USA Christine Kovach developed the serial trial intervention (STI) and established that this protocol leads to less discomfort […]
Effectiveness of group music intervention against agitated behavior in elderly persons with dementia
Lin, Yu,
Chu, Hsin,
Yang, Chyn-Yng,
Chen, Chiung-Hua,
Chen, Shyi-Gen,
Chang, Hsiu-Ju,
Hsieh, Chia-Jung,
Chou, Kuei-Ru
Objectives: This study explored the effectiveness of group music intervention against agitated behavior in elderly persons with dementia.; Methods: This was an experimental study using repeated measurements. Subjects were elderly persons who suffered from dementia and resided in nursing facilities. In total, 104 participants were recruited by permuted block randomization and of the 100 subjects […]