Browsing Dementia by Title
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Grouping of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
(2014)Objective A wide range of behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) are common in dementia, and it has been suggested that groups of correlated symptoms should be studied together. Here, we describe the groups of BPSD ... -
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Hearing impairment and incident dementia: Findings from the English longitudinal study of ageing
(2017)Objectives: To determine whether hearing loss is associated with incident physician-diagnosed dementia in a representative sample. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Participants: ... -
"Here everyone is the same" - A qualitative evaluation of participating in a Boccia (indoor bowling) group: Innovative practice
(2019)This qualitative study explored the impact of a Boccia (modified indoor bowls) group on the lives of people with dementia and their carers. Semi-structured interviews with people with dementia (N = 6), carers (N = 10) and ... -
How can population-based studies best be utilized to reduce the global impact of dementia? Recommendations for researchers, funders, and policymakers
(2020)In the last two decades, there has been in-depth investigation into understanding the pathogenesis, epidemiological profiling, and clinical characterization of dementia. However, these investigations have not led to ... -
How DCM may affect caregiver mappers
(2002)Dementia Care Mapping had a huge effect on Andrew Neel's perception of his role as a caregiver. In this second of a series of articles on DCM he explores his experiences and how we might reflect on this tool's impact on staff. -
How do inpatient psychiatric nurses make sense of and respond to behaviours in dementia? An interpretative phenomenological analysis
(2018)Objectives: Existing literature demonstrates that nurses’ understanding of behaviours in dementia influences their responses to persons with dementia. However, there is limited research on the psychological processes ... -
How to mobilise patients with dementia to a standing position
(2011)Aim: The aim of this study was to determine which intervention used to assist people with dementia from sitting to a standing position was the most effective approach to aid movement.; Method: Focus groups were held with ... -
Identifying the causes, prevention and management of crises in dementia. An online survey of stakeholders
(2016)BACKGROUND: Crisis situations in dementia can lead to hospital admission or institutionalisation. Offering immediate interventions may help avoid admission, whilst stabilising measures can help prevent future crises. OBJECTIVE: ... -
Impact of antipsychotic review and non-pharmacological intervention on health-related quality of life in people with dementia living in care homes: Wheld-a factorial cluster randomised controlled trial
(2016)Background Very few interventional studies have directly examined the impact of treatment approaches on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in people with dementia. This is of particular importance in therapies to address ... -
Impact of person-centred care training and person-centred activities on quality of life, agitation, and antipsychotic use in people with dementia living in nursing homes: A cluster-randomised controlled trial
(2018)BACKGROUNDAgitation is a common, challenging symptom affecting large numbers of people with dementia and impacting on quality of life (QoL). There is an urgent need for evidence-based, cost-effective psychosocial interventions ... -
Impact of untimely access to formal care on costs and quality of life in community dwelling people with dementia
(2018)BACKGROUNDAccess to formal care is not always timely and a better understanding on the impact of untimely access is needed.OBJECTIVETo examine, from a societal perspective, the impact of untimely access to formal care in ... -
Implementing person centred dementia care: A musical intervention
(2015)Purpose – Recent years have seen the advocacy of person-centred approaches to dementia care. An important component of this approach has been the use of arts in the promotion of health and well-being. However, relatively ... -
ImpRess: an Implementation Readiness checklist developed using a systematic review of randomised controlled trials assessing cognitive stimulation for dementia
(2016)BACKGROUNDResearch reporting results of clinical trials, psychosocial or technological interventions frequently omit critical details needed to inform implementation in practice. The aim of this article is to develop an ... -
Improving health-promoting self-care in family carers of people with dementia: a review of interventions
(2019)BackgroundProviding care for a family member with dementia can leave little time for carers to look after their own health needs, which makes them more susceptible to mental and physical health problems. This scoping review ... -
Improving the care of people with dementia in general hospitals: Evaluation of a whole-system train-the-trainer model
(2017)BACKGROUND: There are concerns about the quality of care that people with dementia receive in the general hospital. Staff report a lack of confidence and inadequate training in dementia care. METHODS: A train-the-trainer ... -
Improving the quality of life of care home residents with dementia: Cost-effectiveness of an optimized intervention for residents with clinically significant agitation in dementia
(2018)INTRODUCTION: To examine whether an optimized intervention is a more cost-effective option than treatment as usual (TAU) for improving agitation and quality of life in nursing home residents with clinically significant ...
