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Mathews G, Li X, Wilkinson H. The role and impact of therapeutic counselling on the emotional experience of adults living with dementia: A systematic review. DEMENTIA 2024; 23:882-902. [PMID: 38626888 PMCID: PMC11163847 DOI: 10.1177/14713012241233765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Introduction There is limited psychological support available to help people living with dementia to deal with the emotional consequences of their condition. Anxiety and depression are commonly experienced in this population, yet the use of counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions is not well documented. Aim This systematic review sought to understand the current knowledge on the role and impact of therapeutic counselling on the emotional experience of adults living with dementia. Methods Qualitative and quantitative research designs were accepted for review. A comprehensive search of the main biomedical, nursing and other specialist databases was performed to access articles published between 2015 and 2022. Trial registers and academic journals were also searched. 43 original studies were included: qualitative (n = 15); RCTs (n = 9); other designs (n = 19); plus eight systematic reviews. Results The majority of studies were conducted in Europe, the United Kingdom in particular, although a range of countries from across the globe were represented. The combined evidence from the different study designs suggest a range of ways that people living with different stages of dementia can participate in, and gain emotional benefit from, therapeutic counselling. Key themes identified: (1) The emotional and well-being benefits of therapeutic counselling; (2) No one size fits all - relational and tailored approaches driven by person-centred values; (3) Training, supervision and building community for counsellors; (4) Involvement of people with dementia in therapeutic interventions. Conclusions Our findings from this systematic review show that different therapeutic approaches have been tested with people at different stages of a dementia diagnosis. The results suggest the value of therapeutic counselling as a supportive medium to help with the processing and coping of difficult emotions and feelings across the trajectory of a dementia illness.
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- Gill Mathews
- Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia (ECRED), School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Kalenzaga S, Clarys D. [Les effets de la méditation de pleine conscience sur les symptômes cognitivo- émotionnels dans le trouble cognitif léger et la maladie d'Alzheimer : une revue de littérature narrative]. Can J Aging 2024; 43:217-229. [PMID: 38130165 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980823000612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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La maladie d'Alzheimer se manifeste par des troubles de la mémoire et un déclin cognitif plus général, le plus souvent associés à des troubles de l'humeur et du comportement. Les traitements médicamenteux ayant une efficacité assez modeste, il apparaît nécessaire de leur associer une prise en charge non pharmacologique. La méditation de pleine conscience, qui a des effets bénéfiques sur le fonctionnement cognitif et sur l'état émotionnel, semble être une piste intéressante. Cette revue de littérature narrative se propose de recenser les études ayant testé l'efficacité d'une intervention basée sur la pleine conscience auprès de personnes souffrant de la maladie d'Alzheimer ou à risque de développer cette maladie. Il apparaît que ces interventions présentent un intérêt pour réduire les symptômes cognitifs (troubles attentionnels et mnésiques notamment) et émotionnels (affects dépressifs et anxiété en particulier). Cependant, elles nécessitent un certain nombre de modifications pour être adaptées à ce public.
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- Sandrine Kalenzaga
- UMR-CNRS 7295 Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l'Apprentissage, Université de Poitiers, 5, rue Théodore Lefebvre, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- UMR-CNRS 7295 Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l'Apprentissage, Université de Tours, 3 rue des Tanneurs, B.P. 4103, 37041 Tours Cedex 1
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Cummings J, Lanctot K, Grossberg G, Ballard C. Progress in Pharmacologic Management of Neuropsychiatric Syndromes in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Review. JAMA Neurol 2024; 81:645-653. [PMID: 38558015 PMCID: PMC11164642 DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.0586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Importance Neuropsychiatric syndromes (NPSs) are common in neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs); compromise the quality of life of patients and their care partners; and are associated with faster disease progression, earlier need for nursing home care, and poorer quality of life. Advances in translational pharmacology, clinical trial design and conduct, and understanding of the pathobiology of NDDs are bringing new therapies to clinical care. Observations Consensus definitions have evolved for psychosis, agitation, apathy, depression, and disinhibition in NDDs. Psychosocial interventions may reduce mild behavioral symptoms in patients with NDD, and pharmacotherapy is available for NPSs in NDDs. Brexpiprazole is approved for treatment of agitation associated with Alzheimer disease dementia, and pimavanserin is approved for treatment of delusions and hallucinations associated with psychosis of Parkinson disease. Trials are being conducted across several of the NDDs, and a variety of mechanisms of action are being assessed for their effect on NPSs. Conclusions and Relevance Detection and characterization of NPSs in patients with NDDs is the foundation for excellent care. New definitions for NPSs in NDDs may inform choices regarding clinical trial populations and translate into clinical practice. Psychosocial and pharmacologic therapies may reduce behavioral symptoms and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers. Approved agents may establish regulatory precedents, demonstrate successful trial strategies, and provide the foundation for further advances in treatment development.
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- Jeffrey Cummings
- Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Exeter University Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Jesus AG, Lima MPD, Vilar M, Pachana NA. HEPPI: a randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of a cognitive-emotional intervention for homebound older adults. Aging Ment Health 2024; 28:491-501. [PMID: 37747057 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2023.2260760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of the Homebound Elderly People Psychotherapeutic Intervention (HEPPI), a home-delivered cognitive-emotional intervention, among the homebound older population presenting with mild cognitive impairment and depressive or anxiety symptoms. METHODS Participants were randomly assigned either to the intervention group or the treatment-as-usual group and completed baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up assessments. Changes in episodic memory and symptoms of depression and anxiety were the primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included changes in global cognition, attentional control, subjective memory complaints, functional status, and quality of life. Data were analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis employing a linear mixed models approach. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05499767. RESULTS Compared with the treatment-as-usual group, the HEPPI group reported significant immediate improvement in cognition, mood, and daily functional performance. Positive effects of HEPPI were maintained over the follow-up phase only in depressive symptomatology, perceived incapacity to perform advanced instrumental activities of daily living, and self-reported emotional ability. A significant impact of the intervention on the subjective memory complaints level was observed only three months after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that HEPPI may be a promising home-delivered cognitive-emotional intervention to help homebound older adults improve their mental health.
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- Andreia G Jesus
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Nimmons D, Aker N, Burnand A, Jordan KP, Cooper C, Davies N, Manthorpe J, Chew-Graham CA, Kingstone T, Petersen I, Walters K. Clinical effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2024; 157:105507. [PMID: 38097097 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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People living with dementia commonly experience anxiety, which is often challenging to manage. We investigated the effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in this population. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, and searched EMBASE, CINAHL, MEDLINE and PsycInfo. We estimated standardised mean differences at follow-up between treatments relative to control groups and pooled these across studies using random-effects models where feasible. Thirty-one studies were identified. Meta-analysis demonstrated non-pharmacological interventions were effective in reducing anxiety in people living with dementia, compared to care as usual or active controls. Specifically, music therapy (SMD-1.92(CI:-2.58,-1.25)), muscular approaches (SMD-0.65(CI:-1.02,-0.28)) and stimulating cognitive and physical activities (SMD-0.31(CI:-0.53,-0.09)). Pharmacological interventions with evidence of potential effectiveness included Ginkgo biloba, probiotics, olanzapine, loxapine and citalopram compared to placebo, olanzapine compared to bromazepam and buspirone and risperidone compared to haloperidol. Meta-analyses were not performed for pharmacological interventions due to studies' heterogeneity. This has practice implications when promoting the use of more non-pharmacological interventions to help reduce anxiety among people living with dementia.
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- Danielle Nimmons
- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK.
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK
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- Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Centre for Ageing and Population Studies, UCL, London, UK
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Kameyama H, Tagai K, Takasaki E, Kashibayashi T, Takahashi R, Kanemoto H, Ishii K, Ikeda M, Shigeta M, Shinagawa S, Kazui H. Examining Frontal Lobe Asymmetry and Its Potential Role in Aggressive Behaviors in Early Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 98:539-547. [PMID: 38393911 DOI: 10.3233/jad-231306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in patients with dementia lead to caregiver burdens and worsen the patient's prognosis. Although many neuroimaging studies have been conducted, the etiology of NPS remains complex. We hypothesize that brain structural asymmetry could play a role in the appearance of NPS. Objective This study explores the relationship between NPS and brain asymmetry in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods Demographic and MRI data for 121 mild AD cases were extracted from a multicenter Japanese database. Brain asymmetry was assessed by comparing the volumes of gray matter in the left and right brain regions. NPS was evaluated using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Subsequently, a comprehensive assessment of the correlation between brain asymmetry and NPS was conducted. Results Among each NPS, aggressive NPS showed a significant correlation with asymmetry in the frontal lobe, indicative of right-side atrophy (r = 0.235, p = 0.009). This correlation remained statistically significant even after adjustments for multiple comparisons (p < 0.01). Post-hoc analysis further confirmed this association (p < 0.05). In contrast, no significant correlations were found for other NPS subtypes, including affective and apathetic symptoms. Conclusions The study suggests frontal lobe asymmetry, particularly relative atrophy in the right hemisphere, may be linked to aggressive behaviors in early AD. These findings shed light on the neurobiological underpinnings of NPS, contributing to the development of potential interventions.
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- Hiroshi Kameyama
- Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Dementia-Related Disease Medical Center, Hyogo Prefectural Rehabilitation Hospital at Nishi-Harima, Hyogo, Japan
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- Dementia-Related Disease Medical Center, Hyogo Prefectural Rehabilitation Hospital at Nishi-Harima, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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Amrapala A, Sabé M, Solmi M, Maes M. Neuropsychiatric disturbances in mild cognitive impairment: A scientometric analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 92:102129. [PMID: 37981054 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) have been extensively studied in dementia than its prodromal stage, known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A scientometric study on BPSD in MCI would be valuable in synthesizing the existing body of research and providing insights into the trends, networks, and influencers within this area. We searched for related literature in the Web of Science database and extracted complete text and citation records of each publication. The primary objective was to map the research evolution of BPSD in MCI and highlight dominant research themes. The secondary objective was to identify research network characteristics (authors, journals, countries, and institutions) and abundances. A total of 12,369 studies published between 1980 and 2022 were included in the analysis. We found 51 distinct clusters from the co-cited reference network that were highly credible with significant modularity (Q = 0.856) and silhouette scores (S = 0.932). Five major research domains were identified: symptoms, diagnosis, brain substrates, biochemical pathways, and interventions. In recent years, the research focus in this area has been on gut microbiota, e-health, COVID-19, cognition, and delirium. Collectively, findings from this scientometric analysis can help clarify the scope and direction of future research and clinical practices.
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- Arisara Amrapala
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Cognitive Fitness and Biopsychiatry Technology Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Digital and AI for Mental Health, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Adult Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Geneva, Thonex, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Mental Health, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) Clinical Epidemiology Program University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Cognitive Fitness and Biopsychiatry Technology Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of Plovdiv and Technological Center for Emergency Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria; Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria; Sichuan Provincial Center for Mental Health, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory of Psychosomatic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, China.
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González-Martín AM, Aibar Almazán A, Rivas Campo Y, Rodríguez Sobrino N, Castellote Caballero Y. Addressing depression in older adults with Alzheimer's through cognitive behavioral therapy: systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1222197. [PMID: 37781100 PMCID: PMC10533929 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1222197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to provide an analysis of the published data about the effects of cognitive behavioral therapies on the depression of older adults with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Methods This study was performed following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search was performed between March and April 2023, using four electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Cinhal and Scopus. Different keywords combined with Boolean operators were utilized. Only 11 articles were included out of the initial 212. Results Cognitive behavioral therapy was found to reduce depression in individuals with Alzheimer's, including treatments with low frequency but a longer intervention time. Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis found that the psychosocial therapy cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in improving depression in individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. However, results are inconclusive due to the disparity of the findings and the heterogeneity of the applied protocols, so more studies are needed on this topic. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=416396, CRD42023416396.
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- Ana María González-Martín
- Department of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Atlántico Medio, Las Palmas, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Centro de Educación Superior de Enseñanza e Investigación Educativa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain
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- Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University of San Buenaventura-Cali, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Atlántico Medio, Las Palmas, Spain
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Pless A, Ware D, Saggu S, Rehman H, Morgan J, Wang Q. Understanding neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: challenges and advances in diagnosis and treatment. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1263771. [PMID: 37732300 PMCID: PMC10508352 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1263771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) affect up to 97% of AD patients, with an estimated 80% of current AD patients experiencing these symptoms. Common AD-associated NPS include depression, anxiety, agitation, aggression, and apathy. The severity of NPS in AD is typically linked to the disease's progression and the extent of cognitive decline. Additionally, these symptoms are responsible for a significant increase in morbidity, mortality, caregiver burden, earlier nursing home placement, and greater healthcare expenditure. Despite their high prevalence and significant impact, there is a notable lack of clinical research on NPS in AD. In this article, we explore and analyze the prevalence, symptom manifestations, challenges in diagnosis, and treatment options of NPS associated with AD. Our literature review reveals that distinguishing and accurately diagnosing the NPS associated with AD remains a challenging task in clinical settings. It is often difficult to discern whether NPS are secondary to pathophysiological changes from AD or are comorbid psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, the availability of effective pharmaceutical interventions, as well as non-pharmacotherapies for NPS in AD, remains limited. By highlighting the advance and challenges in diagnosis and treatment of AD-associated NPS, we aspire to offer new insights into the complexity of identifying and treating these symptoms within the context of AD, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of NPS in AD.
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- Andrew Pless
- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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Pinto C, Geraghty AWA, McLoughlin C, Pagnini F, Yardley L, Dennison L. Experiences of psychological interventions in neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Health Psychol Rev 2023; 17:416-438. [PMID: 35546326 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2022.2073901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background: Psychological interventions for managing emotional distress in neurodegenerative diseases are needed, but progressive worsening of symptoms and increasing disability might pose difficulties with engagement. We aimed to synthesise the experiences of engaging with and using psychological interventions in neurodegenerative diseases and identify relevant barriers and facilitators. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in six electronic databases and results were screened. We included qualitative and mixed methods studies reporting patient or caregivers' views or experiences of psychological interventions. Qualitative data were extracted and thematically synthesised. Results: 34 papers were included, covering a range of diseases and interventions. Engagement was facilitated by flexible intervention formats and tailoring to the specific needs of people with neurodegenerative diseases. Interventions were sometimes inaccessible or burdensome because of physical and cognitive symptoms, and the time and effort required for the intervention. Participants' levels of acceptance and readiness often differed and influenced engagement with the intervention. Across different interventions, participants experienced wide-ranging benefits including changes in insight, perspective, self-efficacy, emotions and relationships. Conclusion: Although people with neurodegenerative diseases and caregivers experience benefits from psychological interventions, burden-reducing adaptations and sensitive tailoring to the specific disease context is required to improve acceptability and engagement.
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- Cathryn Pinto
- Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Villa NAE, Fiore GMP, Espiridion ED. Insights Into the Association Between Myasthenia Gravis and Depression: A Clinical Case Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e43682. [PMID: 37724206 PMCID: PMC10505266 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a serious and debilitating autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and issues affecting the eyes, limbs, throat, and speech. Given the intense physical toll of the disease, it is unsurprising that higher rates of depression are observed among MG patients. We present a case involving a 30-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital for MG exacerbation and had a psychiatric consultation for worsening depression symptoms. The patient acknowledged symptoms of sad mood, crying spells, anhedonia, fatigue, insomnia, and inappropriate guilt. She admits to psychosocial stressors of her declining health, recent job loss, and low self-esteem due to weight gain. Past medical history includes a thymectomy and a total thyroidectomy that caused postsurgical-acquired hypothyroidism. She is currently on prednisone and pyridostigmine for her MG. The patient has many potential causes of her increased depressive symptoms, including her medications, psychosocial stressors, and her past medical history, in addition to her MG. However, the literature shows higher incidence rates of depression in MG patients compared to both healthy controls and controls with other comparable chronic conditions, as well as shows a positive association between increased depressive symptoms and MG severity. Thus, these findings prompt the consideration of possible physiological interplay between the two diseases and encourage further research into the association between MG and depression.
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- Psychiatry, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, USA
- Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA
- Psychiatry, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, USA
- Psychiatry, Reading Hospital, Tower Health Systems, West Reading, USA
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Dissanayaka N, Brooks D, Worthy P, Mitchell L, Pachana NA, Byrne G, Keramat SA, Comans T, Bennett S, Liddle J, Chatfield MD, Broome A, Oram J, Appadurai K, Beattie E, Au T, King T, Welsh K, Pietsch A. A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a Technology-assisted and remotely delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial. Trials 2023; 24:420. [PMID: 37340492 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07381-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is commonly experienced by people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Whilst there is strong evidence for late-life anxiety treatment using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and delivery via telehealth, there is little evidence for the remote delivery of psychological treatment for anxiety in people living with MCI and dementia. This paper reports the protocol for the Tech-CBT study which aims to investigate the efficacy, cost-effectiveness, usability and acceptability of a technology-assisted and remotely delivered CBT intervention to enhance delivery of anxiety treatment for people living with MCI and dementia of any aetiology. METHODS A hybrid II single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a Tech-CBT intervention (n = 35) versus usual care (n = 35), with in-built mixed methods process and economic evaluations to inform future scale-up and implementation into clinical practice. The intervention (i) consists of six weekly sessions delivered by postgraduate psychology trainees via telehealth video-conferencing, (ii) incorporates voice assistant app technology for home-based practice, and (iii) utilises a purpose-built digital platform, My Anxiety Care. The primary outcome is change in anxiety as measured by the Rating Anxiety in Dementia scale. Secondary outcomes include change in quality of life and depression, and outcomes for carers. The process evaluation will be guided by evaluation frameworks. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with a purposive sample of participants (n = 10) and carers (n = 10), to evaluate acceptability and feasibility, as well as factors influencing participation and adherence. Interviews will also be conducted with therapists (n = 18) and wider stakeholders (n = 18), to explore contextual factors and barriers/facilitators to future implementation and scalability. A cost-utility analysis will be undertaken to determine the cost-effectiveness of Tech-CBT compared to usual care. DISCUSSION This is the first trial to evaluate a novel technology-assisted CBT intervention to reduce anxiety in people living with MCI and dementia. Other potential benefits include improved quality of life for people with cognitive impairment and their care partners, improved access to psychological treatment regardless of geographical location, and upskilling of the psychological workforce in anxiety treatment for people living with MCI and dementia. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial has been prospectively registered with ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05528302 [September 2, 2022].
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- Nadeeka Dissanayaka
- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Rehabilitation and Behavioural Science, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Rehabilitation and Behavioural Science, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro South Hospital and Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro South Hospital and Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
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- Metro South Hospital and Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Consumer and Community Involvement Group, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Haghighi AH, Barzoei M, Kakhak SAH, Budini F, Shahrabadi H. Effect of multimodal exercise training on physical fitness indices, cognitive status, and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. Dement Neuropsychol 2023; 17:e20220008. [PMID: 37261252 PMCID: PMC10229082 DOI: 10.1590/1980-5764-dn-2022-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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In Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, low levels of physical fitness (PF) and cognitive status are associated with high rates of depression. However, this condition can be improved through physical training. Objective The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of multimodal exercise training (MET) on aerobic endurance, muscular strength, agility, dynamic balance, cognitive status, and depressive symptoms in men with mild-to-moderate AD. Methods A total of 25 elderly men with a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate AD were randomly categorized into an MET or a control group. The subjects in the MET group participated in a 12-week, three sessions per week MET program that included resistance, balance, and aerobic exercises. While the participants in the control group did not perform any regular exercise training during this period. Patients' cognitive status and depressive symptoms were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination and the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) questionnaires. PF indicators such as aerobic endurance, muscular strength, agility, and dynamic balance, as well as cognitive status and depressive symptoms, were taken from all the subjects before and after MET. Results The participants in the MET group improved handgrip, upper and lower body strength, agility, dynamic balance, and depressive symptoms (p<0.05). The intervention had no significant effect on aerobic endurance and cognitive status (p>0.05). Conclusions MET is an effective strategy to improve muscular strength, agility, dynamic balance, and depressive symptoms in men with mild-to-moderate AD. It is recommended for AD patients to engage in this type of exercise to reduce AD complications.
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- Amir Hossein Haghighi
- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Mashhad and Sabzevar, Iran
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- University of Graz, Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Graz, Austria
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- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise Physiology, Sabzevar, Iran
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Costello H, Roiser JP, Howard R. Antidepressant medications in dementia: evidence and potential mechanisms of treatment-resistance. Psychol Med 2023; 53:654-667. [PMID: 36621964 PMCID: PMC9976038 DOI: 10.1017/s003329172200397x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Depression in dementia is common, disabling and causes significant distress to patients and carers. Despite widespread use of antidepressants for depression in dementia, there is no evidence of therapeutic efficacy, and their use is potentially harmful in this patient group. Depression in dementia has poor outcomes and effective treatments are urgently needed. Understanding why antidepressants are ineffective in depression in dementia could provide insight into their mechanism of action and aid identification of new therapeutic targets. In this review we discuss why depression in dementia may be a distinct entity, current theories of how antidepressants work and how these mechanisms of action may be affected by disease processes in dementia. We also consider why clinicians continue to prescribe antidepressants in dementia, and novel approaches to understand and identify effective treatments for patients living with depression and dementia.
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- Harry Costello
- Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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Lin RS, Yu DS, Chau PH, Li PW, Ismail Z. Reliability and Validity of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Mild Behavioral Impairment - Checklist Among Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment - A Validation Study. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2023; 36:26-38. [PMID: 35430911 DOI: 10.1177/08919887221093363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the reliability and validity of the traditional Chinese version of the Mild Behavioral Impairment Checklist (MBI-C) among Hong Kong Chinese with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS A total of 172 participants were recruited from 2 community facilities. Cronbach's alpha (α) was calculated to evaluate internal consistency. Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to measure 2-week test-retest reliability. Construct validity was evaluated by conducting exploratory factor analysis to identify the internal structure of MBI-C, and assessing the correlation between theoretically related constructs, including objective and subjective cognitive impairment, neurotic personality, social supports, and maladaptive coping. Concurrent validity was assessed by its correlation with Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q). RESULTS The results revealed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the MBI-C. Item analysis identified 4 items with low item-to-total correlations. The EFA identified a seven-factor structure. Hypothesis testing identified its significant correlations with subjective cognitive impairment, neurotic personality, social supports, and maladaptive coping. Concurrent validity was supported by its significant correlation with the NPI-Q. CONCLUSIONS The traditional Chinese version of MBI-C is a valid and reliable outcome measure to assess the severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms of the MCI population.
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- Rose Sy Lin
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 71020University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 71020University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 71020University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 71020University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Hotchkiss Brain Institute and O'Brien Institute for Public Health, 2129University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Nadali J, Ghavampour N, Beiranvand F, Maleki Takhtegahi M, Heidari ME, Salarvand S, Arabzadeh T, Narimani Charan O. Prevalence of depression and anxiety among myasthenia gravis (MG) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Behav 2023; 13:e2840. [PMID: 36495116 PMCID: PMC9847616 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Myasthenia gravis (MG) people experience adverse psychiatric outcomes, which may impact on their life and disturb their daily activity. Depression and anxiety are identified as significant psychiatric problems that MG people face. However, there is no sufficient epidemiological information about depression and anxiety-based publication. Due to this limitation, the aim of this study was to review the prevalence of depression and anxiety in MG patients. METHODS Original and international databases were searched to find papers about the estimation of anxiety and depression. Random-effects analysis was used for calculating the proportions of anxiety and depression. For estimating anxiety and depression based the severity, instruments, type of studies, and study regions, subgroup analysis was performed. RESULTS 38 studies met inclusion criteria and entered study. The pooling of the prevalence of depression was found at 36%, (95% CI 28% to 45%). Also, prevalence of anxiety was found at 33%, (95% CI 25% to 42%). Prevalence of depression based on mild, moderate, and severe level was 27%, 14%, and 9%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Anxiety and depression are a major concern among MG individuals. The estimation of both anxiety and depression are high even when compared to other autoimmune diseases. It seems depression and anxiety are important issues and more attention needs to be paid to these psychiatric disorders.
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- Javad Nadali
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student's Scientific Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hepatitis Research Center, Nursing and midwifery faculty, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Lorestan, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Palomo-Osuna J, Failde I, De Sola H, Dueñas M. Differences in Cognitive Function in Women and Men with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with or without Pain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:17102. [PMID: 36554982 PMCID: PMC9779235 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192417102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The aim of this study was to analyse the differences in cognitive function between women and men with type-2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) with and without diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP), and the factors associated with cognitive function in each sex. A cross-sectional study of 149 patients with DMT2 and DPN was performed. Sociodemographic and clinical variables, Test Your Memory (TYM) for cognitive assessment, anxiety and depression (HADS), quality of life (SF-12v2) and sleep characteristics (MOS-sleep) were measured. A high percentage of women presented cognitive impairment (50% vs. 36.1%) and they scored lower on the TYM (mean = 40.77; SD = 6.03 vs. mean = 42.49; SD = 6.05). Women with DNP scored lower on calculation tasks (3.17 vs. 3.52) than men with DNP, while women without DNP scored lower on retrograde memory (2.70 vs. 3.74), executive function (3.83 vs. 4.25) and similarities (2.51 vs. 3.12) than men without DNP. Being older (B = -0.181) and presenting cardiovascular risk factors (B = -5.059) were associated with worse cognitive function in women, while in men this was associated with older age (B = -0.154), a longer duration of diabetes (B = -0.319) and the presence of depression (B = -0.363). Women with and without DNP obtained worse results in cognitive function. However, the presence of pain had a greater impact on the different dimensions in men.
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- Jenifer Palomo-Osuna
- The Observatory of Pain, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Research Unit, Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA), Puerta del Mar University Hospital, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
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- The Observatory of Pain, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Research Unit, Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA), Puerta del Mar University Hospital, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
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- The Observatory of Pain, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Research Unit, Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA), Puerta del Mar University Hospital, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
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- The Observatory of Pain, University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Research Unit, Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA), Puerta del Mar University Hospital, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain
- Department of Statistics and Operational Research, University of Cádiz, 11510 Cádiz, Spain
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Bartels C, Abdel-Hamid M, Wiltfang J, Schneider A, Belz M. Antidepressant Effects of a Multimodal Group Therapy Program for Mild Dementia: A Retrospective Evaluation of Clinical Routine Data. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 90:1725-1737. [PMID: 36336930 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The multimodal CORDIAL treatment concept for mild dementia, combining cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral and humanistic psychology interventions, has proven its feasibility and demonstrated a reduction of depressive symptoms in individual dyadic/triadic settings. OBJECTIVE We investigate antidepressant effects of an adapted group-based CORDIAL program in clinical routine care. METHODS During 2013 and 2017, 51 outpatients with mild dementia (45% female, mean age 72.4 years, 67% Alzheimer's dementia, mean MMST 24.8) periodically received a modified CORDIAL group treatment as part of our regular outpatient care. Treatment comprised 10 bi-weekly sessions, partly involving caregivers. Systematic pre- and post-treatment assessments of clinical routine data were evaluated retrospectively (median time-interval of 6.6 months). RESULTS Depressive symptoms as measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale significantly decreased over time (p = 0.007, Cohen's d = 0.39), and irrespective of gender. Patients with longer disease duration before treatment start showed significantly higher initial levels of depressive symptoms (p = 0.044), followed by a reduction to a level of those with shorter disease duration (ns). Most secondary outcomes (cognitive symptoms, disease severity, quality of life, caregiver burden) remained unchanged (ns), while competence in activities of daily living declined from pre- to post-measurement (p = 0.033). CONCLUSION A group-based CORDIAL treatment is feasible in a clinical routine setting and demonstrated antidepressant effects comparable to those of the individual treatment design, further suggesting its implementation in regular care. Future trials might also investigate its potentially preventive effects by reducing depressive symptoms in pre-dementia stages, even at a subsyndromal level.
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- Claudia Bartels
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.,German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Goettingen, Germany.,Neurosciences and Signaling Group, Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany.,Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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Farhang M, Rojas G, Martínez P, Behrens MI, Langer ÁI, Diaz M, Miranda-Castillo C. The Impact of a Yoga-Based Mindfulness Intervention versus Psycho-Educational Session for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15374. [PMID: 36430097 PMCID: PMC9690706 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a global agreement in the medical community that a significant proportion of dementia cases could be prevented or postponed. One of the factors behind this agreement comes from scientific evidence showing that mind-body interventions such as mindfulness and yoga for the elderly have been related to a range of positive outcomes, including improved cognition performance in seniors with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a yoga-based mindfulness intervention (YBM) versus psychoeducational sessions for older adults with MCI attending Hospital Clinic Universidad de Chile in Santiago. METHOD Two-arm, individually randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be carried out at Clinical Hospital Universidad de Chile in Santiago. Older people over 60 years with any type of MCI using a score < 21 in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test and a score of 0.05 in the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale; and with preserved activities of daily living will be randomly assigned with an allocation ratio of 1:1 in either the yoga-based mindfulness intervention or the active control group based on the psycho-educational program. People who have performed yoga and/or mindfulness in the last 6 months or/and people with a psychiatric clinical diagnosis will be excluded from the study. Montreal Cognitive Assessment, the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL), the Barthel Index (BI), the Pemberton happiness index, the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) as well as the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5) will be administered by blinded outcomes assessors before random assignment (Pre-test), the week following the last session of the intervention (post-test), and then after 3- and 6-months follow-up. RESULTS The YBM intervention protocol based on a video recording has been adapted and designed. This is the first RCT to examine the effects of a yoga-based mindfulness intervention in improving cognitive and physical functions and mental health outcomes for Chilean elderly diagnosed with MCI. It is expected to be implemented as an acceptable and effective non-pharmacological option for older people with MCI. CONCLUSION Providing evidence-based programs such as preventive therapy for Alzheimer's disease has relevant implications for public mental health services in Chile.
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- Maryam Farhang
- Escuela de Enfermería, Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago 8370040, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality (MIDAP), Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Care Research (MICARE), Santiago 8370134, Chile
- Departamento de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Chile
- Millennium Nucleus to Improve the Mental Health of Adolescents and Youths, Imhay, Santiago 8380455, Chile
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- Millennium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality (MIDAP), Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Departamento de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Chile
- Millennium Nucleus to Improve the Mental Health of Adolescents and Youths, Imhay, Santiago 8380455, Chile
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- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150, Place Charles-Le Moyne, Longueuil, QC J4K A08, Canada
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- Centro de Investigación Clínica Avanzada (CICA), Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Chile
- Departamento de Neurología y Neurocirugía, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380456, Chile
- Departamento de Neurociencia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 7800284, Chile
- Departamento de Neurología y Psiquiatría, Clínica Alemana Santiago, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7800284, Chile
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- Millennium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality (MIDAP), Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Millennium Nucleus to Improve the Mental Health of Adolescents and Youths, Imhay, Santiago 8380455, Chile
- Mind-Body Lab, Institute of Psychological Studies, Austral University, Valdivia 5110566, Chile
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- Clínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria, Hospital Clínico, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 7800284, Chile
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- Millennium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality (MIDAP), Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Care Research (MICARE), Santiago 8370134, Chile
- Faculty of Nursing, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7550000, Chile
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Davila H, Johnson DR. Maximizing Well-Being in the Context of Long-Term Services and Supports: A Q Methodological Approach. Clin Gerontol 2022; 45:1155-1166. [PMID: 33755524 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1899092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to investigate diversity in stakeholders' perspectives on how best to maximize older adults' well-being when they use long-term services and supports (LTSS). METHODS We used Q methodology, an exploratory method, to investigate preference patterns among a purposive sample of older adults, family members, and leadership professionals (n = 57). Participants categorized 52 items related to 9 domains of LTSS quality relevant to well-being into categories of importance. We used factors analysis and qualitative methods to identify groups of individuals who identified similar priorities. RESULTS The analysis identified four shared viewpoints, each prioritizing different aspects of well-being: 1) physical health and safety; 2) independence; 3) emotional well-being; and 4) social engagement. Individual and contextual factors, including stakeholder role, care needs, and expectations for LTSS, appeared to influence participants' perspectives. CONCLUSIONS Distinct viewpoints on how to maximize well-being when older adults use LTSS exist. Our results affirm the importance of person-centered care yet demonstrate that shared preference patterns LTSS exist. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Engaging with older adults' values and preferences is critical to improving their experiences with LTSS. Better understanding common preference patterns could help providers deliver person-centered care more efficiently and effectively.
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- Heather Davila
- Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.,Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Malik R, Kalra S, Bhatia S, Harrasi AA, Singh G, Mohan S, Makeen HA, Albratty M, Meraya A, Bahar B, Tambuwala MM. Overview of therapeutic targets in management of dementia. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 152:113168. [PMID: 35701303 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dementia is defined as a gradual cognitive impairment that interferes with everyday tasks, and is a leading cause of dependency, disability, and mortality. According to the current scenario, millions of individuals worldwide have dementia. This review provides with an overview of dementia before moving on to its subtypes (neurodegenerative and non-neurodegenerative) and pathophysiology. It also discusses the incidence and severity of dementia, focusing on Alzheimer's disease with its different hypotheses such as Aβ cascade hypothesis, Tau hypothesis, inflammatory hypothesis, cholinergic and oxidative stress hypothesis. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type and a progressive neurodegenerative illness distinct by neuronal loss and resulting cognitive impairment, leading to dementia. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered the most familiar neurodegenerative dementias that affect mostly older population. There are still no disease-modifying therapies available for any dementias at this time, but there are various methods for lowering the risk to dementia patients by using suitable diagnostic and evaluation methods. Thereafter, the management and treatment of primary risk elements of dementia are reviewed. Finally, the future perspectives of dementia (AD) focusing on the impact of the new treatment are discussed.
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- Rohit Malik
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, Oman
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, Oman
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition Sciences and Applied Food Safety Studies, Research Centre for Global Development, School of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Ulster University, Coleraine, UK.
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Carcelén-Fraile MDC, Llera-DelaTorre AM, Aibar-Almazán A, Afanador-Restrepo DF, Baena-Marín M, Hita-Contreras F, Brandão-Loureiro V, García-Garro PA, Castellote-Caballero Y. Cognitive Stimulation as Alternative Treatment to Improve Psychological Disorders in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11143947. [PMID: 35887711 PMCID: PMC9316027 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11143947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Mild cognitive impairment is becoming one of the most common clinical manifestations affecting older people. For this reason, developing non-pharmacological strategies to help improve or maintain the physical condition of patients with mild dementia has become a priority. Therefore, the objective of this study is to provide evidence about the effects of a cognitive stimulation program on cognitive performance, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and aged > 70. (2) Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial. A total of 72 elderly people with MCI participated: 35 in the control group who did not receive any intervention and 36 in the experimental group who received a cognitive stimulation program for 12 weeks. Cognitive performance, depression, anxiety and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, the Hamilton Rating Scale, and the SF-12, respectively. (3) Results: In the experimental group, significant results were obtained on cognitive performance, depression, anxiety and general health, emotional role, social functioning, vitality, mental health and mental component summary domains of the SF-12. (4) Conclusions: a cognitive stimulation program of 12 weeks improves cognitive performance, anxiety, depression, and HRQoL in people with MCI aged > 70.
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- María del Carmen Carcelén-Fraile
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (M.d.C.C.-F.); (A.M.L.-D.); (F.H.-C.); (Y.C.-C.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (M.d.C.C.-F.); (A.M.L.-D.); (F.H.-C.); (Y.C.-C.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (M.d.C.C.-F.); (A.M.L.-D.); (F.H.-C.); (Y.C.-C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University Foundation of the Área Andina, Pereira 660004, Colombia; (D.F.A.-R.); (M.B.-M.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (M.d.C.C.-F.); (A.M.L.-D.); (F.H.-C.); (Y.C.-C.)
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- GIP Pedagogy Research Group, Faculty of Distance and Virtual Education, Antonio José Camacho University Institution, Santiago de Cali 760016, Colombia;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (M.d.C.C.-F.); (A.M.L.-D.); (F.H.-C.); (Y.C.-C.)
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Burley CV, Burns K, Lam BCP, Brodaty H. Nonpharmacological approaches reduce symptoms of depression in dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 79:101669. [PMID: 35714853 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a common psychological symptom associated with dementia. Pharmacological approaches are often used despite two large negative trials of efficacy. This meta-analysis examines nonpharmacological (i.e., psychosocial) approaches for symptoms of depression in people living with dementia and reports statistical and clinical significance. METHODS Relevant studies published between 2012 and 2020 were sourced by searching electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Social Work Abstracts and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Studies were assessed for methodological quality. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed to calculate a pooled effect size (ES) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Overall, 37 nonpharmacological studies were identified including 2,636 participants. The mean quality rating was high (12/14, SD=1.4). Meta-analysis revealed that nonpharmacological approaches were significantly associated with reduced symptoms of depression with a medium effect size (ES=-0.53, 95%CI [-0.72, -0.33], p < 0.0001). There was considerable heterogeneity between studies. Meta-regression revealed this was not driven by intervention type or setting (residential versus community). CONCLUSIONS Nonpharmacological approaches such as reminiscence, cognitive stimulation/ rehabilitation, therapeutic, music-based approaches and education/ training, have the potential to reduce symptoms of depression in dementia.
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- Claire V Burley
- Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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García-Alberca JM, Gris E, de la Guía P, Mendoza S. Effects of Tianeptine Treatment on Depression and Cognitive Function in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A 12-Month Retrospective Observational Study. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 88:707-720. [PMID: 35694919 PMCID: PMC9398087 DOI: 10.3233/jad-215630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: Depression is a common manifestation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In clinical practice, antidepressant medication is often used for depression in AD. Objective: We explore the effectiveness of the atypical antidepressant tianeptine compared with other conventional antidepressants in AD patients with depression in a real-life setting. Methods: We retrospectively identified 126 AD patients who had received antidepressant treatment for 12 months with tianeptine or other antidepressants. Subjects were divided into two groups according to the treatment they had received: tianeptine group (n = 38) or other antidepressant group (n = 88). Drug effects on depression, cognition, behavior, and functional performance were evaluated at baseline, 6, and 12 months. A Mixed Effects Model Analysis was carried out to evaluate changes in performance scores. Results: Both tianeptine and other antidepressants showed an antidepressant effect after 12 months with significant improvement on the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Depression subscale. A statistically significant improvement at 12 months was shown in the tianeptine group versus the other antidepressants group on most of the cognitive measures such as the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Letter and Category Fluency Test, the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test, and the Boston Naming Test. Conclusion: Our results suggest that tianeptine reduces depressive symptoms and improves cognition in AD patients. This could be considered clinically relevant and should inspire the design of future long-term randomized controlled trials that contribute to supporting the use of tianeptine for improving cognitive function in AD patients.
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- José María García-Alberca
- Alzheimer Research Center and Memory Clinic, Instituto Andaluz de Neurociencia (IANEC), Málaga, Spain
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- Alzheimer Research Center and Memory Clinic, Instituto Andaluz de Neurociencia (IANEC), Málaga, Spain
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- Alzheimer Research Center and Memory Clinic, Instituto Andaluz de Neurociencia (IANEC), Málaga, Spain
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- Alzheimer Research Center and Memory Clinic, Instituto Andaluz de Neurociencia (IANEC), Málaga, Spain
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Clare L, Gamble LD, Martyr A, Sabatini S, Nelis SM, Quinn C, Pentecost C, Victor C, Jones RW, Jones IR, Knapp M, Litherland R, Morris RG, Rusted JM, Thom JM, Collins R, Henderson C, Matthews FE. Longitudinal Trajectories of Quality of Life Among People With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia: A Latent Growth Model Approach With IDEAL Cohort Study Data. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2022; 77:1037-1050. [PMID: 35134935 PMCID: PMC9159063 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbac022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to examine change over time in self-rated quality of life (QoL) in people with mild-to-moderate dementia and identify subgroups with distinct QoL trajectories. METHODS We used data from people with mild-to-moderate dementia followed up at 12 and 24 months in the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) cohort study (baseline n = 1,537). A latent growth model approach examined mean change over time in QoL, assessed with the QoL-AD scale, and investigated associations of baseline demographic, cognitive, and psychological covariates with the intercept and slope of QoL. We employed growth mixture modeling to identify multiple growth trajectories. RESULTS Overall mean QoL scores were stable and no associations with change over time were observed. Four classes of QoL trajectories were identified: 2 with higher baseline QoL scores, labeled Stable (74.9%) and Declining (7.6%), and 2 with lower baseline QoL scores, labeled Stable Lower (13.7%) and Improving (3.8%). The Declining class had higher baseline levels of depression and loneliness, and lower levels of self-esteem and optimism, than the Stable class. The Stable Lower class was characterized by disadvantage related to social structure, poor physical health, functional disability, and low psychological well-being. The Improving class was similar to the Stable Lower class but had lower cognitive test scores. DISCUSSION Understanding individual trajectories can contribute to personalized care planning. Efforts to prevent decline in perceived QoL should primarily target psychological well-being. Efforts to improve QoL for those with poorer QoL should additionally address functional impairment, isolation, and disadvantage related to social structure.
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- Linda Clare
- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South-West Peninsula, Exeter, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, Bradford University, Bradford, UK
- Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research, Bradford, UK
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- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK
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- Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE), Bath, UK
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- Wales Institute for Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Clinical considerations when using assessment tools to identify depression in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Int Psychogeriatr 2022; 34:413-416. [PMID: 35465861 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610222000424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zeng T, Li S, Wu L, Feng Z, Fan X, Yuan J, Wang X, Meng J, Ma H, Zeng G, Kang C, Yang J. A Comparison Study of Impulsiveness, Cognitive Function, and P300 Components Between Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate and Heroin-Addicted Patients: Preliminary Findings. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 16:835922. [PMID: 35529779 PMCID: PMC9067320 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.835922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate and compare impulsiveness, negative emotion, cognitive function, and P300 components among gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)-addicted patients, heroin-dependent patients, and methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) subjects. Methods A total of 48 men including 17 GHB addicts, 16 heroin addicts, 15 MMT subjects, and 15 male mentally healthy controls (HC) were recruited. All subjects were evaluated for symptoms of depression, anxiety, impulsiveness, and cognitive function through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7), the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale version II (BIS-II), the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (BJ-MoCA), the behavioral test (response time), and event-related potential P300 detection. Results (1) The mean scores of BIS-II in the GHB addiction group, heroin dependence group, and MMT group were significantly higher than those of the HC group (F = 30.339, P = 0.000). (2) The total scores of BJ-MOCA in GHB addiction group was the worst among the four groups, followed by heroin addiction, MMT group and HC group (F = 27.880, P = 0.000). (3) The response time in the GHB addiction group was the longest among the four groups, followed by the heroin addiction, MMT, and HC groups (F = 150.499, P = 0.000). (4) The amplitude and latency of P300 in GHB addiction subjects were significantly lower and longer than those of the MMT group and the HC group. (5) For the three types of addiction, the P300 amplitudes at Fz, Cz, Pz, T5, and T6 were negatively correlated with the scores of GAD-7, PHQ-9, and BIS-II; the P300 latencies were positively correlated with the response time and negatively correlated with the scores of the BJ-MoCA. Conclusion People with an addiction were likely to have increased impulsiveness. The cognitive function of the GHB and heroin-addicted subjects, including the heroin detoxification and the MMT groups, was severely impaired, especially for the GHB-addicted patients. The impairment manifested as abnormalities of BJ-MoCA, response time, and P300 components.
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- Tingting Zeng
- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Guangzhou Baiyun Psychological Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Substance Use Disorders, The Psychiatry Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Guangzhou Baiyun Psychological Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Guanyong Zeng
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Chuanyuan Kang
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Jianzhong Yang
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O’Sullivan JL, Schweighart R, Lech S, Kessler EM, Tegeler C, Teti A, Nordheim J, Gellert P. Concordance of self- and informant-rated depressive symptoms in nursing home residents with Dementia: cross-sectional findings. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:241. [PMID: 35382790 PMCID: PMC8981933 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03876-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is highly prevalent in nursing home residents living with moderate to severe dementia. However, assessing depressive symptoms in residents with dementia can be challenging and may vary by rater perspective. We aimed to investigate the concordance of, and factors associated with self- and informant-rated depressive symptoms in nursing home residents with dementia. METHODS Cross-sectional data was collected from N = 162 nursing home residents with dementia (age: 53-100; 74% women). Self-ratings were assessed with the Geriatric Depression Scale, while the depression and anxiety items of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory were used for informant-ratings. Cohen's Kappa was calculated to determine the concordance of both measures and of each with antidepressant medication. Multivariate associations with sociodemographic variables, self- and informant-rated quality of life, dementia stage, neuropsychiatric symptoms, functional status and antidepressant medication were analysed with linear mixed models and generalized estimating equations. RESULTS Concordance between self- and single item informant-rated depressive symptoms was minimal (Cohen's Kappa = .22, p = .02). No concordance was found for self-reported depressive symptoms and the combined informant-rated depression-anxiety score. Self-reported depression was negatively associated with self-rated quality of life (β = -.32; 95%CI: -.45 to -.19, p < .001), informant-rated quality of life (β = -.25; 95%CI: -.43 to -.07, p = .005) and functional status (β = -.16; 95%CI: -.32 to -.01, p = .04), whilst single item informant-rated depression revealed negative associations with informant-rated quality of life (β = -.32; 95%CI: -.52 to -.13, p = .001) and dementia stage (β = -.31; 95%CI: -.52 to -.10, p = .004). The combined informant-rated depression-anxiety score showed negative associations with self-rated quality of life (β = -.12; 95%CI: -.22 to -.03, p = .01) and dementia stage (β = -.37; 95%CI: -.67 to -.07, p = .02) and a positive association with neuropsychiatric symptoms (β = .30; 95%CI: .10 to .51, p = .004). No concordance was found with antidepressant medication. CONCLUSIONS In line with our expectations, low agreement and unique association patterns were found for both measures. These findings indicate that both instruments address different aspects of depression und underline the need for comprehensive approaches when it comes to detecting signs of clinically relevant depressive symptoms in dementia. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered with the ISRCTN registry (Trial registration number: ISRCTN98947160 ).
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- Julie L. O’Sullivan
- grid.6363.00000 0001 2218 4662Institute for Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Science, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- grid.449789.f0000 0001 0742 8825Institute for Gerontology, University Vechta, Driverstraße 2, 49377 Vechta, Germany
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- grid.6363.00000 0001 2218 4662Institute for Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Science, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany ,grid.7468.d0000 0001 2248 7639Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universitätzu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- grid.466457.20000 0004 1794 7698Department of Psychology, MSB Medical School Berlin, Rüdesheimer Str. 50, 14197 Berlin, Germany
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- grid.466457.20000 0004 1794 7698Department of Psychology, MSB Medical School Berlin, Rüdesheimer Str. 50, 14197 Berlin, Germany
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- grid.449789.f0000 0001 0742 8825Institute for Gerontology, University Vechta, Driverstraße 2, 49377 Vechta, Germany
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- grid.6363.00000 0001 2218 4662Institute for Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Science, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- grid.6363.00000 0001 2218 4662Institute for Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Science, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Merizzi A, Biasi R, Zamudio JFÁ, Spagnuolo Lobb M, Di Rosa M, Santini S. A Single-Case Design Investigation for Measuring the Efficacy of Gestalt Therapy to Treat Depression in Older Adults with Dementia in Italy and in Mexico: A Research Protocol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063260. [PMID: 35328948 PMCID: PMC8950193 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Psychotherapy is one of the evidence-based clinical interventions for the treatment of depression in older adults with dementia. Randomised controlled trials are often the first methodological choice to gain evidence, yet they are not applicable to a wide range of humanistic psychotherapies. Amongst all, the efficacy of the Gestalt therapy (GT) is under-investigated. The purpose of this paper is to present a research protocol, aiming to assess the effects of a GT-based intervention on people with dementia (PWD) and indirect influence on their family carers. The study implements the single-case experimental design with time series analysis that will be carried out in Italy and Mexico. Six people in each country, who received a diagnosis of dementia and present depressive symptoms, will be recruited. Eight or more GT sessions will be provided, whose fidelity will be assessed by the GT fidelity scale. Quantitative outcome measures are foreseen for monitoring participants' depression, anxiety, quality of life, loneliness, carers' burden, and the caregiving dyad mutuality at baseline and follow-up. The advantages and limitations of the research design are considered. If GT will effectively result in the treatment of depression in PWD, it could enrich the range of evidence-based interventions provided by healthcare services.
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- Alessandra Merizzi
- Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Aging, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy;
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- Istituto di Gestalt HCC Human Communication Centre Italy, Via S. Sebastiano 38, 96100 Siracusa, Italy; (R.B.); (M.S.L.)
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- Istituto di Gestalt HCC Human Communication Centre Italy, Via S. Sebastiano 38, 96100 Siracusa, Italy; (R.B.); (M.S.L.)
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- Unit of Geriatric Pharmacoepidemiology and Biostatistics, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy;
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- Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Aging, IRCCS INRCA-National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Via Santa Margherita 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy;
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Thangavelu K, Hayward JA, Pachana NA, Byrne GJ, Mitchell LK, Wallis GM, Au TR, Dissanayaka NN. Designing Virtual Reality Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Older Adults Living with Parkinson's Disease: Integrating Literature for Scoping. Clin Gerontol 2022; 45:235-251. [PMID: 31903862 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2019.1709597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Objective: This review integrates literature to discuss the potential use of virtual reality (VR) in treatment of anxiety in Parkinson's disease (PD) and inform next steps.Methods: A systematic search was performed to identify studies of VR use in PD, using four databases. Data were reported in accordance to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyzes extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).Results: Thirty-two studies met the inclusion criteria with four VR studies from the same study group directly assessing the effects of anxiety on motor symptoms in PD. Primary studies implementing a VR protocol in PD identified focus areas of understanding and alleviating freezing of gait (FOG), balance training, and cognitive and motor rehabilitation, and informed design considerations.Conclusion: VR in PD studies suggested established feasibility. With appropriate design considerations, a VR based protocol could improve anxiety outcomes in PD.Clinical implications: VR in PD provides control of a patient's field of view, which can be exploited to induce specific responses, provide visual feedback, analysis of patient actions, and introduce safe challenges in the context of training. VR assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tailored to suit subtypes of anxiety disorders in PD have the potential to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of psychotherapy in PD.
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- Karthick Thangavelu
- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Mental Health Service, Royal Brisbane & Woman's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Neurology, Royal Brisbane & Woman's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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Feasibility and acceptability of cognitive behavioural therapy in older Japanese people with cognitive decline: a single-arm intervention. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST 2022. [DOI: 10.1017/s1754470x22000514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Studies have shown that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for older people with cognitive decline and depression/anxiety improves negative moods. However, CBT research focusing on this population in Japan is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a cognitive behavioural program for people with cognitive decline. Sixteen Japanese patients with mild dementia (n = 3) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 13) participated in the study. A single-arm, pre–post study was implemented in two hospitals in Japan. The CBT program included eight bi-weekly sessions. The feasibility outcomes (satisfaction, understanding and usefulness) were measured immediately after completing the sessions, and depression, anxiety, quality of life (QOL), neuropsychiatric symptoms, and caregiver burden were measured at three time points (i.e. before, immediately after, and 3-month follow-up). Ten MCI participants attended all sessions and the mean patient satisfaction scores using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire were 31.0±10.05 out of 32. Linear mixed model analyses demonstrated that the time effect was significant for depression (d = 1.62), anxiety (d = 1.39), and QOL (d = 1.00) for the patients, and significant for anxiety (d = 1.08) for their caregivers. The study found that this CBT program is feasible and acceptable for older Japanese people with cognitive decline. The program also improved patients’ QOL, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and decreased caregivers’ anxiety.
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Recently, studies have shown that CBT for older people living with dementia has been effective in treating their depression and anxiety. However, evidence for the efficacy of CBT and other curative or care options for people living with dementia is limited in Japan.
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We studied a short-period CBT program and found that it was likely to be feasible and acceptable for use among older Japanese people with mild cognitive impairment, that it may improve negative mood among this group, and that it may lessen the care burden for caregivers.
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Furthermore, we found that caregiver involvement in the implementation of CBT for older people may be effective in improving the mood of family members.
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Cherkasov NS, Kolykhalov IV. [Non-cognitive psychopathological symptoms in mild cognitive impairment]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2021; 121:41-51. [PMID: 34870913 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202112110241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Noncognitive psychopathological symptoms (NPS) in elderly patients are increasingly attracting the attention of researchers in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. The question is raised whether these symptoms are risk factors or initial manifestations of the neurodegeneration process. This article provides information on the prevalence of late-onset NPS together with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), combination of which reflects the risk of developing dementia. The characteristic of mild behavioral impairment syndrome, which is currently used along with the concept of MCI, is given. The authors summarized data of the studies published over the past 10 years on the effect of NPS on the progression of cognitive impairment. Topics related to the differential diagnosis of these disorders, as well as existing approaches to treatment, are considered.
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Baker S, Brede J, Cooper R, Charlesworth G, Stott J. Barriers and facilitators to providing CBT for people living with dementia: Perceptions of psychological therapists. Clin Psychol Psychother 2021; 29:950-961. [PMID: 34626445 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Many people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience anxiety and depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for adults, commonly provided through primary care psychological therapies services. This study explored the facilitators and barriers to providing CBT interventions for people living with dementia or MCI, as perceived by therapists working in such services. Structured interviews were conducted with 14 clinicians recruited through primary care psychological therapies services about their experiences of working with people living with dementia or MCI and their ideas about factors that enhance or hinder offering and delivering CBT to this population. Interview recordings were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Credibility checks were incorporated throughout. Three themes were identified: 'attitudes towards dementia', 'competing demands', and 'pressure without support'. Perceived facilitators and barriers occurred across individual, service, and system levels. Facilitators were positive engagement and outcomes for people living with dementia or MCI, positive attitudes of clinicians, and flexibility within some services. In contrast, perceived barriers were stigma towards dementia and mental health in older adults, high pressure on staff to perform with a lack of support to do so, exclusion based on diagnosis, and inflexibility within some services. Clinicians were confident that people living with dementia or MCI could benefit from CBT, with some adaptations to delivery. There are implications for staff support and training, and for commissioning practices relating to the tension between minimal resources, equitable access, and person-centred care.
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- Samatha Baker
- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK.,Research and Development, North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), Ilford, UK
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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Sukhawathanakul P, Crizzle A, Tuokko H, Naglie G, Rapoport MJ. Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Dementia: a Systematic Review. Can Geriatr J 2021; 24:222-236. [PMID: 34484505 PMCID: PMC8390328 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives While a range of psychotherapeutic interventions is available to support individuals with dementia, comprehensive reviews of interventions are limited, particularly with regard to outcomes related to adjustment and acceptance. The current review assesses studies that evaluated the impact of various forms of psychotherapeutic interventions on acceptance and adjustment to changing life circumstances for older adults with cognitive impairment. Research Design and Methods A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases was conducted, restricted to articles published in English within the last 16 years (from 2003 to 2019). Twenty-four articles were identified that examined the effects of psychotherapeutic interventions on outcomes related to acceptance and adjustment which included internalizing symptoms, quality of life, self-esteem, and well-being. Fifteen studies examined interventions targeted towards individuals with cognitive impairment, while nine studies also targeted their caregivers. Results Interventions that impacted outcomes related to acceptance and adjustment (e.g., adaptation, depressive symptoms, helplessness, self-esteem, and quality of life) varied in their theoretical approach, which incorporated elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), problem-solving therapy, psychotherapy, reminiscence therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and meaning-based, compassion-focused therapy. Among all interventions, reductions in depression were the most commonly reported treatment outcome particularly among interventions that incorporated problem-focused and meaning-based therapies. Mixed findings were reported with regard to outcomes related to helplessness, quality of life, self-esteem, and life satisfaction indices for individuals with cognitive impairment. Discussion and Implications There is some support for the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions on improving acceptance and adjustment in older adults with cognitive impairment, particularly with regard to reducing depressive symptoms.
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- School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, MB
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- Institution of Aging and Lifelong Health, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
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- Department of Medicine and Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Health Sciences, North York, ON.,Department of Research, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network, Toronto, ON.,Department of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Li W, Xu X, Wu F, Ni Y, Lan J, Hu X. Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on behavioural and psychological symptoms in elders with dementia: A network meta-analysis. Nurs Open 2021; 8:2922-2931. [PMID: 34472717 PMCID: PMC8510770 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aim To explore the best non‐pharmaceutical interventions for improving the behavioural and psychological symptoms in elders with dementia. Design Bayesian network meta‐analysis. Methods A comprehensive electronic literature search was performed in five English databases and four Chinese databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were published up to 31 October 2019. Results A total of 41 RCTs were included in this network meta‐analysis involving 5 different non‐pharmacological interventions: therapeutic recreation (TC), reminiscence therapy (RT), behaviour therapy (BT), massage therapy (MT) and individualized nursing (IN).The results of network meta‐analysis showed that individualized nursing was the best in improving depression, cognitive function, and activities of daily living of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Behaviour therapy was the best in improving anxiety symptoms. Reminiscence therapy was the best in improving neuropsychiatric symptoms.
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- Wenjie Li
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Trauma Center Ward 2 of West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Nursing, Changzhi Medical College, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Nursing Research, West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Task sharing in psychotherapy as a viable global mental health approach in resource-poor countries and also in high-resource settings. GLOBAL HEALTH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.glohj.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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An Overview of Anxiety, Trauma-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00361-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Different patterns of functional and structural alterations of hippocampal sub-regions in subcortical vascular mild cognitive impairment with and without depression symptoms. Brain Imaging Behav 2021; 15:1211-1221. [PMID: 32700254 DOI: 10.1007/s11682-020-00321-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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In addition to cognitive impairments, depression symptoms were reported in subcortical vascular mild cognitive impairment. Although hippocampal alterations were associated with cognitive decline in subcortical vascular mild cognitive impairment, the neural mechanism underlying depression symptoms remains unclear. Thus, a cohort of 18 patients with depression symptoms, 17 patients without depression symptoms, and 23 normal controls was used. Functionally, significantly altered resting-state functional connectivity between hippocampal emotional sub-region and right posterior cingulate cortex, between hippocampal cognitive sub-region and right inferior parietal gyrus and between hippocampal perceptual sub-region and left inferior temporal gyrus were identified among three groups. Structurally, significantly altered structural associations between hippocampal emotional sub-region and 6 frontal regions/right pole part of superior temporal gyrus/right inferior occipital gyrus, between hippocampal cognitive sub-region and right orbital part of inferior frontal gyrus /right anterior cingulate cortex, and between hippocampal perceptual and right orbital part of inferior frontal gyrus / left inferior temporal gyrus / left thalamus were identified among the three groups. Further analyses also showed correlations between functional connectivity and depression symptoms and/or cognitive impairments of patients. Together, these results showed different patterns of functional and structural alterations of the hippocampal sub-regions in the subcortical vascular mild cognitive impairment with and without depression, which might be specially associated with the depression symptoms and cognitive impairments in these patients.
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Vaismoradi M, Jamshed S, Lorenzl S, Paal P. PRN Medicines Management for Older People with Long-Term Mental Health Disorders in Home Care. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:2841-2849. [PMID: 34262371 PMCID: PMC8274703 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s316744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Older people with long-term mental health conditions who receive care in their own home are vulnerable to the inappropriate use of medications and polypharmacy given their underlying health conditions and comorbidities. Inappropriate use of pro re nata (PRN) medications in these older people can enhance their suffering and have negative consequences for their quality of life and well-being, leading to readmission to healthcare settings and the increased cost of health care. This narrative review on published international literature aims at improving our understanding of medicines management in home care and how to improve PRN medication use among older people with long-term health conditions in their own home. Accordingly, the improvement of PRN medicines management for these older people requires the development of an individualised care plan considering ‘reduction of older people’s dependence on PRN medications’, ‘empowerment of family caregivers’, and ‘support by healthcare professionals.’ PRN medication use should be reduced through deprescription and discontinuation strategies. Also, older people and their family caregivers should be encouraged to prioritize the use of non-pharmacologic methods to relieve physical and psychological problems. Besides the empowerment of family caregivers through role development, education and training about PRN medications, and involvement in decision-making, they need support by the multidisciplinary network in terms of supervision, monitoring, and home visits.
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- Mojtaba Vaismoradi
- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Bodø, 8049, Norway
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, 22200, Malaysia
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- Professorship for Palliative Care, Institute of Nursing Science and -Practice, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.,Department of Neurology, Klinikum Agatharied, Hausham, 83734, Germany
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- WHO Collaborating Centre at the Institute for Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, A-5020, Austria
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Exploring the Effects of a Golf Program on Psychological and Social Wellbeing for People With Dementia, Carers, and Staff. J Aging Phys Act 2021; 30:123-135. [PMID: 34130258 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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There is a paucity of evidence regarding the effects of sport and physical activity on wellbeing in dementia. The present study is the first known study to involve golf with this population. People with dementia (n = 10) and carers (n = 5) participated in a 6-week golf program, facilitated by golf center staff (n = 3). Multiple avenues of data collection were utilized and were subject to thematic analysis. Five central themes were identified: emotion, respite, losing the "dementia" label, friendship/camaraderie, and improving relationships. Underlying subthemes were also identified, while potential links between themes were highlighted. Themes were also considered in terms of which participants (person with dementia, carer, and staff) provided evidence for each theme. This study presents preliminary support for the role of golf to enhance the psychological and social wellbeing of people with early stages of dementia, carers, and staff. Potential mechanisms and future research are discussed.
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Goyal AR, Engedal K, Benth JŠ, Strøm BS. Effects of the Sonas Program on Anxiety and Depression in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial. Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra 2021; 11:151-158. [PMID: 34178020 DOI: 10.1159/000516804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction There is a dearth of evidence about the effects of Sonas, a multisensory stimulation on people with dementia (PWD). The main aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Sonas program on anxiety and depression in nursing home (NH) residents with dementia. Methods In all, 120 PWD ≥65 years of age from 6 NHs were included in a randomized control trial and were allocated to 1 of 3 groups for 24 weeks: a Sonas program group (n = 48), a reading group (n = 32), and a control group (n = 40). One hundred and five participants completed follow-up assessments. Anxiety and depression were assessed by the Rating Anxiety in Dementia (RAID) scale and the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD), respectively. Generalized linear mixed models were estimated to assess trends in the proportion of participants with anxiety (a RAID score ≥11) and depression (a CSDD score ≥10). Results No significant reduction in anxiety from baseline to follow-up was observed in any of the groups. Participants in the Sonas group showed a significant reduction in depression from baseline to 12 weeks (p = 0.001) and from baseline to 24 weeks (p = 0.009). Conclusion The Sonas program had no effect on severity of anxiety but a reduction in depressive symptoms was found in PWD.
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- Alka R Goyal
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Advisory Unit for Aging and Health, Vestfold Hospital HF, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Health Services Research Unit, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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Günak MM, Barnes DE, Yaffe K, Li Y, Byers AL. Risk of Suicide Attempt in Patients With Recent Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia. JAMA Psychiatry 2021; 78:659-666. [PMID: 33760039 PMCID: PMC7992018 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.0150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Little is known about the association between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and suicide. Most studies have focused on dementia and suicidal behavior, with inconsistent results. OBJECTIVES To examine the association between diagnoses of MCI and dementia and suicide attempt and explore potential psychiatric moderators and to assess whether the association differs based on recency of diagnosis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This nationwide cohort study integrated 5 national databases from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and included all VA medical centers in the US. US veterans 50 years or older with MCI diagnoses at baseline (October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2013) or earlier (October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2011) were propensity matched 1:3 with (1) patients with dementia diagnoses and (2) patients without either diagnosis based on demographic characteristics and the Charlson Comorbidity Index. Diagnoses of MCI or dementia were defined as recent if there were no diagnosis codes before baseline. Data were analyzed from March 16, 2020, to January 15, 2021. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Information on suicide attempts through December 31, 2016, provided by the National Suicide Prevention Applications Network (nonfatal) and Mortality Data Repository (fatal). RESULTS The study population of 147 595 participants included 21 085 patients with MCI, 63 255 with dementia, and 63 255 in the propensity-matched comparison group. Participants had a mean (SD) age of 74.7 (10.3) years, 143 353 (97.1%) were men, 4242 (2.9%) were women, and 127 065 (86.1%) were non-Hispanic White. A total of 138 patients with MCI (0.7%) and 400 patients with dementia (0.6%) attempted suicide during follow-up, compared with 253 patients without MCI or dementia (0.4%). Exploratory analyses revealed that no psychiatric comorbidity moderated the association between MCI or dementia and suicide attempt. After adjustment for demographic details and medical and psychiatric comorbidities, risk of suicide attempt was consistently highest for patients with a recent MCI or dementia diagnosis, with adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) of 1.73 (95% CI, 1.34-2.22; P < .001) for recent MCI and 1.44 (95% CI, 1.17-1.77; P = .001) for recent dementia. Risk associated with prior diagnosis was not significant (HR for prior MCI, 1.03 [95% CI, 0.78-1.36; P = .84]; HR for prior dementia, 1.14 [95% CI, 0.95-1.36; P = .15]). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This study found that older adults with recent MCI or dementia diagnoses were at increased risk of attempting suicide. These findings suggest that involvement of supportive services at the time of or soon after diagnoses of MCI or dementia may help mitigate risk of suicide attempts.
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- Mia Maria Günak
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco,San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Francisco, California,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco,San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Francisco, California,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco,Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco
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- Northern California Institute for Research and Education, The Veterans Health Research Institute, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco,San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Francisco, California,Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of California, San Francisco
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Heidari ME, Nadali J, Parouhan A, Azarafraz M, Tabatabai SM, Irvani SSN, Eskandari F, Gharebaghi A. Prevalence of depression among amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2021; 287:182-190. [PMID: 33799036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) people have a high risk of severe mental disorders, like depression, which impacts their function, quality of life, and mobility. However, there are no estimates of depression based paper published. This study aimed conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of depression in ALS patients around the world. METHODS PubMed/Medline, Web of science, Scopus, Embase, and Ovid are searched to identify papers that reporting the prevalence of depression. Studies are included in random-effects meta-analyses of the prevalence of depression. Subgroup analyses are performed on the severity of depression, instruments of depression, type of studies, and study regions. RESULTS 46 eligible studies reported prevalence of depression. The pooled prevalence of depression among ALS people was 34% (27%-41%). According to the severity of depression, mild, moderate, and severe depression were 29%, 16%, and 8%, respectively. For studies using BDI, PHQ, and HADS, the pooled prevalence of depression was 50%, 20%, and 15%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS ALS people have a high prevalence of depression. The high prevalence of depression causes a reduction of quality of life and mobility. The study identifies a population group at high risk needing special attention in clinical practice.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Student 's scientific research center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Theran, Iran.
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- Young Researchers Elite Club, Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Institute for Endocrine Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Student 's scientific research center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Theran, Iran.
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Hendrickx JO, Martinet W, Van Dam D, De Meyer GRY. Inflammation, Nitro-Oxidative Stress, Impaired Autophagy, and Insulin Resistance as a Mechanistic Convergence Between Arterial Stiffness and Alzheimer's Disease. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:651215. [PMID: 33855048 PMCID: PMC8039307 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.651215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The average age of the world's elderly population is steadily increasing. This unprecedented rise in the aged world population will increase the prevalence of age-related disorders such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and neurodegeneration. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the potential interplay between CVDs and neurodegenerative syndromes, as several vascular risk factors have been associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Along these lines, arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor for both CVD and AD. In this review, we discuss several inflammaging-related disease mechanisms including acute tissue-specific inflammation, nitro-oxidative stress, impaired autophagy, and insulin resistance which may contribute to the proposed synergism between arterial stiffness and AD.
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- Jhana O. Hendrickx
- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Institute Born-Bunge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Neurology and Alzheimer Research Center, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Managing depressive symptoms in people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia with a multicomponent psychotherapy intervention: a randomized controlled trial. Int Psychogeriatr 2021; 33:217-231. [PMID: 32131911 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610220000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the CORDIAL program, a psychosocial intervention consisting of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive rehabilitation, and reminiscence to manage depressive symptoms for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. DESIGN We conducted a randomized controlled trial, based on a two-group (intervention and control), pre-/post-intervention design. SETTING Participants were recruited from five different old age psychiatry and memory clinics at outpatients' hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Hundred and ninety-eight people with MCI or early-stage dementia were included. INTERVENTION The intervention group (n = 100) received 11 individual weekly sessions of the CORDIAL program. This intervention includes elements from CBT, cognitive rehabilitation, and reminiscence therapy. The control group (n = 98) received treatment-as-usual. MEASUREMENTS We assessed Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) (main outcome), Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire, and Quality of Life in Alzheimer's disease (secondary outcomes) over the course of 4 months and at a 10-month follow-up visit. RESULTS A linear mixed model demonstrated that the depressive symptoms assessed by MADRS were significantly more reduced in the intervention groups as compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The effect persisted for 6 months after the intervention. No significant differences between groups were found in neuropsychiatric symptoms or quality of life. CONCLUSION Our multicomponent intervention, which comprised 11 individual sessions of CBT, cognitive rehabilitation, and reminiscence therapy, reduced depressive symptoms in people with MCI and dementia.
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Characterization of symptoms and determinants of disease burden in dementia with Lewy bodies: DEvELOP design and baseline results. ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH & THERAPY 2021; 13:53. [PMID: 33637117 PMCID: PMC7908769 DOI: 10.1186/s13195-021-00792-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The DEmEntia with LEwy bOdies Project (DEvELOP) aims to phenotype patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and study the symptoms and biomarkers over time. Here, we describe the design and baseline results of DEvELOP. We investigated the associations between core and suggestive DLB symptoms and different aspects of disease burden, i.e., instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) functioning, quality of life (QoL), and caregiver burden. METHODS We included 100 DLB patients (69 ± 6 years, 10%F, MMSE 25 ± 3) in the prospective DEvELOP cohort. Patients underwent extensive assessment including MRI, EEG/MEG, 123FP-CIT SPECT, and CSF and blood collection, with annual follow-up. Core (hallucinations, parkinsonism, fluctuations, RBD) and suggestive (autonomous dysfunction, neuropsychiatric symptoms) symptoms were assessed using standardized questionnaires. We used multivariate regression analyses, adjusted for age, sex, and MMSE, to evaluate how symptoms related to the Functional Activities Questionnaire, QoL-AD questionnaire, and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. RESULTS In our cohort, RBD was the most frequently reported core feature (75%), while visual hallucinations were least frequently reported (39%) and caused minimal distress. Suggestive clinical features were commonly present, of which orthostatic hypotension was most frequently reported (64%). Ninety-five percent of patients showed EEG/MEG abnormalities, 88% of 123FP-CIT SPECT scans were abnormal, and 53% had a CSF Alzheimer's disease profile. Presence of fluctuations, lower MMSE, parkinsonism, and apathy were associated with higher IADL dependency. Depression, constipation, and lower IADL were associated with lower QoL-AD. Apathy and higher IADL dependency predisposed for higher caregiver burden. CONCLUSION Baseline data of our prospective DLB cohort show clinically relevant associations between symptomatology and disease burden. Cognitive and motor symptoms are related to IADL functioning, while negative neuropsychiatric symptoms and functional dependency are important determinants of QoL and caregiver burden. Follow-up is currently ongoing to address specific gaps in DLB research.
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McCombie C, Cort E, Gould RL, Kiosses DN, Alexopoulos GS, Howard R, Lawrence VC. Adapting and Optimizing Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) for People With Mild-Moderate Dementia and Depression. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2021; 29:192-203. [PMID: 32600788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To adapt and optimize problem adaptation therapy for depression in dementia by grounding it in the lives of people with dementia, caregivers and clinicians. METHODS A person-centered qualitative approach was taken to elicit the unique cognitive, psychological and social needs of people with dementia relevant to the adaptation of the intervention. A two-stage design was used: the first involved interviews and focus groups to identify priorities and concerns surrounding depression in dementia, the second trialling of the adapted intervention. PARTICIPANTS Ten people with dementia and nine caregivers participated in individual interviews, 35 healthcare practitioners and clinical academics with experience of working with dementia participated in focus groups. RESULTS The findings highlight the importance of addressing key themes that typified the experience of depression among people with dementia including: a profound sense of isolation and role loss, the feeling of being both a burden and poorly understood, polarized thinking, interpersonal tensions, diverging views among carers and people with dementia about their capabilities, and changeability in cognitive ability and mood. These themes were used to inform adaptation of the intervention manual, ensuring that its content and delivery addressed the concerns of both people with depression and dementia and those who support them. CONCLUSION Implications for PATH included a focus on facilitating open communication, supporting the continuation of valued roles, and improving confidence.
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- Catherine McCombie
- Department of Health Services and Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Services and Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Kłoszewska M, Łyszczarz B, Kędziora-Kornatowska K. Sociodemographic and Health-Related Factors Associated with Severity of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Hospital-ized in a Geriatric Clinic. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11020170. [PMID: 33572984 PMCID: PMC7911827 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11020170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Identification of risk factors for cognitive impairment is crucial for providing proper care and treatment. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic and health-related factors and the severity of cognitive impairment in elderly patients. In this retrospective study, we assessed the medical documentation of 323 patients aged 60+ years hospitalized in a geriatric clinic of university hospital. The patients were classified into five groups of cognitive impairment severity based on the Mini Mental State Examination and Clock Drawing Test. Kruskal-Wallis and Chi square tests and multivariate ordinal logistic regression were used to assess relationships involved. Cognitive impairment was identified in 84.2% of subjects. The following factors were indicative for higher level of cognitive disorders: primary and vocational education, older age, presence of vascular brain injury, and inability of walking independently. On the other hand, the factors associated with lower severity of cognitive impairment were co-morbid anxiety disorders, ischemic heart disease, and a higher BMI index. Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality in the elderly. Enhancing knowledge about the risk factors that worsen cognition is particularly relevant for accelerating the diagnosis of dementia and improving patient care.
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- Marta Kłoszewska
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-168 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Department of Health Economics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-830 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48 52585–54–08
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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Daniels RD, Clouston SAP, Hall CB, Anderson KR, Bennett DA, Bromet EJ, Calvert GM, Carreón T, DeKosky ST, Diminich ED, Finch CE, Gandy S, Kreisl WC, Kritikos M, Kubale TL, Mielke MM, Peskind ER, Raskind MA, Richards M, Sano M, Santiago-Colón A, Sloan RP, Spiro A, Vasdev N, Luft BJ, Reissman DB. A Workshop on Cognitive Aging and Impairment in the 9/11-Exposed Population. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:E681. [PMID: 33466931 PMCID: PMC7830144 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18020681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 potentially exposed more than 400,000 responders, workers, and residents to psychological and physical stressors, and numerous hazardous pollutants. In 2011, the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was mandated to monitor and treat persons with 9/11-related adverse health conditions and conduct research on physical and mental health conditions related to the attacks. Emerging evidence suggests that persons exposed to 9/11 may be at increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. To investigate further, the WTCHP convened a scientific workshop that examined the natural history of cognitive aging and impairment, biomarkers in the pathway of neurodegenerative diseases, the neuropathological changes associated with hazardous exposures, and the evidence of cognitive decline and impairment in the 9/11-exposed population. Invited participants included scientists actively involved in health-effects research of 9/11-exposed persons and other at-risk populations. Attendees shared relevant research results from their respective programs and discussed several options for enhancements to research and surveillance activities, including the development of a multi-institutional collaborative research network. The goal of this report is to outline the meeting's agenda and provide an overview of the presentation materials and group discussion.
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- Robert D. Daniels
- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (S.A.P.C.); (E.J.B.); (E.D.D.); (M.K.); (B.J.L.)
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- Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA;
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, IL 60612, USA;
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (S.A.P.C.); (E.J.B.); (E.D.D.); (M.K.); (B.J.L.)
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA;
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (S.A.P.C.); (E.J.B.); (E.D.D.); (M.K.); (B.J.L.)
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- USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA;
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (S.G.); (M.S.)
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- Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, New York, NY 10032, USA;
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (S.A.P.C.); (E.J.B.); (E.D.D.); (M.K.); (B.J.L.)
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- Division of Epidemiology and Department of Neurology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA;
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
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- Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA 98108, USA;
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- Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK;
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (S.G.); (M.S.)
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA;
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- Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine and Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA;
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- Azrieli Centre for Neuro-Radiochemistry, Brain Health Imaging Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) & Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada;
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (S.A.P.C.); (E.J.B.); (E.D.D.); (M.K.); (B.J.L.)
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- World Trade Center Health Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA; (K.R.A.); (G.M.C.); (T.C.); (T.L.K.); (A.S.-C.); (D.B.R.)
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