This database contains 155 studies, archived under the term: "Quality of Life of Person With Dementia"
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Improving person-centred care in nursing homes through dementia-care mapping: design of a cluster-randomised controlled trial
van de Ven, Geertje,
Draskovic, Irena,
Adang, Eddy M. M.,
Donders, Rogier A. R. T.,
Post, Aukje,
Zuidema, Sytse U.,
Koopmans, Raymond T. C. M.,
Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra J. F. J.
Background: The effectiveness and efficiency of nursing-home dementia care are suboptimal: there are high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms among the residents and work-related stress among the staff. Dementia-care mapping is a person-centred care method that may alleviate both the resident and the staff problems. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness […]
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety in people with dementia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Spector, Aimee,
Orrell, Martin,
Lattimer, Miles,
Hoe, Juanita,
King, Michael,
Harwood, Kate,
Qazi, Afifa,
Charlesworth, Georgina
Background: Many people with dementia experience anxiety, which can lead to decreased independence, relationship difficulties and increased admittance to care homes. Anxiety is often treated with antipsychotic medication, which has limited efficacy and serious side effects. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is widely used to treat anxiety in a range of populations, yet no RCTs on […]
Increased cerebral metabolism after 1 year of deep brain stimulation in Alzheimer disease
Smith, Gwenn S.,
Laxton, Adrian W.,
Tang-Wai, David F.,
McAndrews, Mary Pat,
Diaconescu, Andreea Oliviana,
Workman, Clifford I.,
Lozano, Andres M.
Background: The importance of developing unique, neural circuitry-based treatments for the cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer disease (AD) was the impetus for a phase I study of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with AD that targeted the fornix.; Objective: To test the hypotheses that DBS would increase cerebral glucose metabolism in cortical and […]
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 […]
Dementia care in the general practice setting: a cluster randomized trial on the effectiveness and cost impact of three management strategies
Menn, Petra,
Holle, Rolf,
Kunz, Simone,
Donath, Carolin,
Lauterberg, Jörg,
Leidl, Reiner,
Marx, Peter,
Mehlig, Hilmar,
Ruckdäschel, Stephan,
Vollmar, Horst Christian,
Wunder, Sonja,
Gräßel, Elmar
Objective: To compare a complex nondrug intervention including actively approaching counseling and caregiver support groups with differing intensity against usual care with respect to time to institutionalization in patients with dementia.; Methods: Within this three-armed cluster-randomized controlled trial, 390 community-dwelling patients aged 65 years or older with physician-diagnosed mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers […]
Effectiveness of dementia follow-up care by memory clinics or general practitioners: randomised controlled trial
Meeuwsen, Els J.,
Melis, René J. F.,
Van Der Aa, Geert C. H. M.,
Golüke-Willemse, Gertie A. M.,
De Leest, Benoit J. M.,
Van Raak, Frank H. J. M.,
Schölzel-Dorenbos, Carla J M,
Verheijen, Desiree C. M.,
Verhey, Frans R.J.,
Visser, Marieke C.,
Wolfs, Claire A.,
Adang, Eddy M. M.,
Olde Rikkert, Marcel G. M.
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of post-diagnosis dementia treatment and coordination of care by memory clinics compared with general practitioners.; Design: Multicentre randomised controlled trial.; Setting: Nine memory clinics and 159 general practitioners in the Netherlands.; Participants: 175 patients with a new diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia living in the community and their informal […]
Physical and cognitive stimulation in Alzheimer Disease. the GAIA Project: a pilot study
Maci, Tiziana,
Pira, Francesco Le,
Quattrocchi, Graziella,
Nuovo, Santo Di,
Perciavalle, Vincenzo,
Zappia, Mario
Several data suggest that physical activity and cognitive stimulation have a positive effect on the quality of life (QoL) of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), slowing the decline due to the disease. A pilot project was undertaken to assess the effect of cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and socialization on patients with AD and their informal […]
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 […]