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This database contains 136 studies, archived under the term: "Carer Burden (instruments measuring burden)"

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A randomized cross-over controlled study on cognitive rehabilitation of instrumental activities of daily living in alzheimer disease
Objective: The goal of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of a memory rehabilitation program to re-learn instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). Design: This was a 6-month block-randomized cross-over controlled study. Setting: All evaluation and training sessions were performed at each patient’s home. Participants: Twenty participants with […]

Evaluation of a home-based exercise program in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: the Maximizing Independence in Dementia (MIND) study
Objective: To determine the feasibility and efficacy of a home-based exercise intervention program to improve the functional performance of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).; Methods: Twenty-seven home-dwelling patients with AD were randomized to either an exercise intervention program delivered by their caregivers or a home safety assessment control. Measures of functional performance (primary), cognition, neuropsychiatric […]

Postoperative medical complications associated with anesthesia in older adults with dementia
Objectives: To examine the association between anesthetic technique and postoperative complications in older adults with dementia undergoing hip fracture surgery.; Design: Population-based, retrospective cohort study.; Setting: Ontario, Canada.; Participants: All older adults with dementia who underwent surgery for hip fracture repair in Ontario, Canada, between April 1, 2003 and March 31, 2011.; Measurements: The baseline […]

Cognitive rehabilitation multi-family group intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their care-partners
There is increasing need for early, pro-active programs that can delay dementia diagnosis and enhance well-being of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care-partners (i.e., care-dyads). This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a combined cognitive rehabilitation and multi-family group treatment (CR-MFG) that was designed to facilitate adoption of newly learned cognitive […]

Efficacy of a multicomponent support programme for the caregivers of disabled persons: a randomised controlled study
Aim: The goal of the present work was to measure the efficacy of a multicomponent programme designed to provide tailored support for the caregivers of disabled persons.; Subjects: A total of 135 caregivers-care receiver dyads were randomly divided into an intervention group (n = 66) and a control group (n = 69). One-third of the […]

Malnutrition in community-dwelling adults with dementia (NutriAlz Trial)
Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess the nutritional status, measured by the MNA, in community-dwelling elderly individuals with dementia and to identify clinical risk factors for nutritional risk or malnutrition.; Design: Cross-sectional analysis of a cluster randomized clinical trial (Nutrialz).; Setting: Community-dwelling individuals attending dementia clinics.; Participants: 940 individuals.; Measurements: The clinical […]

Effects of a psychological intervention in a primary health care center for caregivers of dependent relatives: a randomized trial
Purpose: To assess, in the context of Primary Health Care (PHC), the effect of a psychological intervention in mental health among caregivers (CGs) of dependent relatives.; Design and Methods: Randomized multicenter, controlled clinical trial. The 125 CGs included in the trial were receiving health care in PHC.; Inclusion Criteria: Identifying oneself as principal CG of […]

Fracture prevention in patients with cognitive impairment presenting with a hip fracture: secondary analysis of data from the HORIZON Recurrent Fracture Trial
Unlabelled: Patients with cognitive impairment (CI) often do not receive secondary fracture prevention. Use of zoledronic acid led to a similar reduction in re-fracture risk but the survival benefit was limited to those without CI.; Introduction: We tested whether the effects of id (Zol) on re-frazoledronic accture and mortality differed in patients presenting with a […]

L’apport de la relaxation à un programme d’intervention psychoéducatif destiné aux aidants familiaux de personnes atteintes de maladie d’Alzheimer. = Contribution of relaxation to a psychoeducational intervention program for family carers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease are at high risk of psychological and physical morbidity due to the daily caring experience. Objectives: to evaluate the impact of a psychoeducational program involving relaxation techniques on caregivers’ burden and mental health status. Methods: in this prospective study, 50 family caregivers were randomly assigned to one of […]

Contribution of relaxation to a psychoeducational intervention program for family carers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Unlabelled: Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease are at high risk of psychological and physical morbidity due to the daily caring experience.; Objectives: to evaluate the impact of a psychoeducational program involving relaxation techniques on caregivers’ burden and mental health status.; Methods: in this prospective study, 50 family caregivers were randomly assigned to one […]

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