This database contains 530 studies, archived under the term: "Dementia (general / unspecified)"
Click here to filter this large number of results.
How Can we provide better services for demented nursing home residents suffering from apathy?
Treusch, Yvonne,
Jerosch, Daniela,
Majić, Tomislav,
Heinz, Andreas,
Gutzmann, Hans,
Rapp, Michael
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia include agitation, depression and apathy. Apathy is a common condition and a major challenge especially in nursing home residents. The development of a brief intervention for nursing home residents combining physical activation and reminiscence therapy in order to reactivating apathic residents and increasing their quality of life will be […]
An evaluation of dog-assisted therapy for residents of aged care facilities with dementia
Although some research suggests that dog-assisted therapy may be beneficial for people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities, the intervention has not been adequately investigated. To address this shortcoming, we conducted a randomized controlled trial of dog-assisted therapy versus a human-therapist-only intervention for this population. Fifty-five residents with mild to moderate dementia living […]
A randomized controlled pilot study to evaluate a technology platform for the assisted living of people with dementia and their carers
Torkamani, Mariam,
McDonald, Louise,
Saez Aguayo, Ignasi,
Kanios, Christos,
Katsanou, Maria-Nefeli,
Madeley, Laura,
Limousin, Patricia D.,
Lees, Andrew J.,
Haritou, Maria,
Jahanshahi, Marjan
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 […]
Development and validation of the mortality risk for trauma comorbidity index
Thompson, Hilaire J.,
Rivara, Frederick P.,
Nathens, Avery,
Wang, Jin,
Jurkovich, Gregory J.,
Mackenzie, Ellen J.
Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a comorbidity index to predict the risk of mortality associated with chronic health conditions following a traumatic injury.; Summary Background Data: Currently available comorbidity adjustment tools do not account for certain chronic conditions, which may influence outcome following traumatic injury or they have not […]
Staff training in assisted living: evaluating treatment fidelity
Teri, Linda,
McKenzie, Glenise L.,
Pike, Kenneth C.,
Farran, Carol J.,
Beck, Cornelia,
Paun, Olimpia,
LaFazia, David
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 […]
Efficacy and tolerability of risperidone, yokukansan, and fluvoxamine for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: a blinded, randomized trial
Teranishi, Mika,
Kurita, Masatake,
Nishino, Satoshi,
Takeyoshi, Kenji,
Numata, Yukio,
Sato, Tadahiro,
Tateno, Amane,
Okubo, Yoshiro
The descriptive term behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) is used to cover a range of noncognitive disturbances including anxiety, depression, irritability, aggression, agitation, eating disorders, and inappropriate social or sexual behaviors. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are seen in about 90% of patients with dementia. We aimed to compare the efficacy and […]
Decision-making and outcomes of feeding tube insertion: a five-state study
Teno, Joan M.,
Mitchell, Susan L.,
Kuo, Sylvia K.,
Gozalo, Pedro L.,
Rhodes, Ramona L.,
Lima, Julie C.,
Mor, Vincent
Objectives: To examine family member’s perceptions of decision-making and outcomes of feeding tubes.; Design: Mortality follow-back survey. Sample weights were used to account for oversampling and survey design. A multivariate model examined the association between feeding tube use and overall quality of care rating regarding the last week of life.; Setting: Nursing homes, hospitals, and […]
Quality of life of nursing‐home residents with dementia subject to surveillance technology versus physical restraints: An explorative study
te Boekhorst, S.,
Depla, M. F. I. A.,
Francke, A. L.,
Twisk, J. W. R.,
Zwijsen, S. A.,
Hertogh, C. M. P. M.
Objective: As physical restraints should only be used in exceptional cases, there is an urgent need for alternatives to restraint use. Surveillance technology could be such an alternative. This study explored whether nursing-home residents with dementia subjected to surveillance technology had better quality of life scores for mood, behavioral and societal dimensions than residents with […]