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Wichrowski MJ, Moscovici M. Horticultural Therapy for Individuals Coping with Dementia: Practice Recommendations Informed by Related Non-Pharmacological Interventions. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:832. [PMID: 38667596 PMCID: PMC11050525 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12080832] [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: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dementia care currently presents a challenge to healthcare providers on many levels. The rapid increase in the number of people with dementia and the costs of care certainly contribute to these challenges. However, managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSDs) has become one of the most significant tasks in providing care and can lead to poor health and well-being outcomes, not only for the people living with dementia (PLWD) but also for those providing their care. Cost-effective, easily implemented, highly adaptable, empirically based alternatives are needed. Interventions such as Horticultural Therapy (HT), which is naturally informed by Montessori-Based Methods for Dementia and sensory reminiscence therapies, meets these qualifying factors. This article, based on a review of current best practices and clinical experience, hopes to provide recommendations for such an intervention along with special considerations for PLWD and adaptations for different acuity levels. With additional safe and effective, person-centered, non-pharmacological interventions available for the complex cognitive and neuropsychiatric manifestations of this disease, a better care milieu can be provided, improving the quality of life for both patients and caregivers. This article also identifies the need for continued research into the synergistic effects of person-centered behavioral and psychosocial interventions combined with environmental approaches to provide the optimal healing environment for those coping with dementia.
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- Matthew J. Wichrowski
- Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Experiences of Carers and People with Dementia from Ethnic Minority Groups Managing Eating and Drinking at Home in the United Kingdom. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14122395. [PMID: 35745124 PMCID: PMC9230659 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Eating and drinking difficulties, such as loss of appetite and swallowing problems, are common in dementia, but little is known about the experiences of ethnic minority groups who are managing these difficulties at home. The purpose of our study was to explore the meaning of food, the impact of dementia on eating and drinking, and carers’ experiences of support. We undertook semi-structured interviews with 17 carers and people with dementia from ethnic minority backgrounds living in England, using thematic analysis to analyse the data. Food/drink had strong links to identity, culture and emotions. Providing culturally familiar foods, celebrating traditional festivals and supporting previous food-related roles promoted reminiscence, which encouraged the people living with dementia to eat and drink, as did social interactions, although these could lead to distress in those with more advanced dementia. Food choices were also influenced by carer strain, generational differences and the impact of health conditions. Despite a strong sense of duty to care for relatives at home, there was low awareness of community support services. The carers expressed a need for culturally tailored support for managing dementia-related eating and drinking difficulties at home. Healthcare professionals must provide contextually relevant advice to carers, being mindful of how cultural backgrounds can affect dietary choices.
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Smart Textiles for Improved Quality of Life and Cognitive Assessment. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21238008. [PMID: 34884010 PMCID: PMC8659971 DOI: 10.3390/s21238008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Smart textiles can be used as innovative solutions to amuse, meaningfully engage, comfort, entertain, stimulate, and to overall improve the quality of life for people living in care homes with dementia or its precursor mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This concept paper presents a smart textile prototype to both entertain and monitor/assess the behavior of the relevant clients. The prototype includes physical computing components for music playing and simple interaction, but additionally games and data logging systems, to determine baselines of activity and interaction. Using microelectronics, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and capacitive touch sensors woven into a fabric, the study demonstrates the kinds of augmentations possible over the normal manipulation of the traditional non-smart activity apron by incorporating light and sound effects as feedback when patients interact with different regions of the textile. A data logging system will record the patient’s behavioral patterns. This would include the location, frequency, and time of the patient’s activities within the different textile areas. The textile will be placed across the laps of the resident, which they then play with, permitting the development of a behavioral profile through the gamification of cognitive tests. This concept paper outlines the development of a prototype sensor system and highlights the challenges related to its use in a care home setting. The research implements a wide range of functionality through a novel architecture involving loosely coupling and concentrating artifacts on the top layer and technology on the bottom layer. Components in a loosely coupled system can be replaced with alternative implementations that provide the same services, and so this gives the solution the best flexibility. The literature shows that existing architectures that are strongly coupled result in difficulties modeling different individuals without incurring significant costs.
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Gil I, Santos-Costa P, Bobrowicz-Campos E, Barata A, Parola V, Coelho A, Santos E, Almeida ML, Apóstolo J. Pilot study on the effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on cognition, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in nursing home residents. TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE AT UNISA 2021; 23:82-91. [PMID: 34447721 PMCID: PMC8370515 DOI: 10.37825/2239-9747.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Aim This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the group Reminiscence Therapy (RT) on cognition, depressive symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) in older adults recruited in nursing homes. Methods A pilot study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted between September 2017 and March 2018 in five nursing homes from central Portugal. A comprehensive RT program (Core program followed by a Follow-up program) was provided to clinically stable volunteers aged 65 years or more, who did not have severe cognitive impairment. Results From the 50 older adults (32 women and 18 men, with mean age of 83.32±7.76, and mean education level of 5.48±4.05) considered eligible to participate in the study, 35 (mean age: 84.17±7.46, mean education level of 6.14±4.49) completed the Core Program and 28 completed the Follow-up Program (mean age: 84.25±7.66, mean education level of 6.18±4.57). Based on the Wilcoxon Test, it was observed that the participants' cognitive performance did not change during the two RT programs. No significant changes were confirmed in relation to depressive symptomatology and QOL. Conclusion Although no statistically significant improvements of the older adults' cognitive function, depressive symptomatology, and quality of life were found, the stabilization of such outcomes are relevant from a clinical viewpoint. Further studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
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- I Gil
- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,Department of Fundamental Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra 3000-115, Portugal
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- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,Rheumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (CHUC), Coimbra 3000-075, Portugal
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- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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- Department of Elderly Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal.,The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra 3046-851, Portugal
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Dahnke D, Mulkey MA. Using a Behavioral Response Team on Non-Psychiatric Nursing Units. MEDSURG NURSING : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSES 2021; 30:229-234. [PMID: 37181640 PMCID: PMC10181858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Negative behaviors often are directed toward nursing staff in verbal or physical assaults. Nursing staff on non-psychiatric units may not be prepared to manage such situations and need additional support. Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERTs) have been effective in supporting nursing staff faced with patients exhibiting these behaviors.
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- University of North Carolina-REX Hospital, Raleigh, NC; and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
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Ernst A, Bertrand JMF, Voltzenlogel V, Souchay C, Moulin CJA. The Proust Machine: What a Public Science Event Tells Us About Autobiographical Memory and the Five Senses. Front Psychol 2021; 11:623910. [PMID: 33551934 PMCID: PMC7854910 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.623910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Our senses are constantly stimulated in our daily lives but we have only a limited understanding of how they affect our cognitive processes and, especially, our autobiographical memory. Capitalizing on a public science event, we conducted the first empirical study that aimed to compare the relative influence of the five senses on the access, temporal distribution, and phenomenological characteristics of autobiographical memories in a sample of about 400 participants. We found that the access and the phenomenological features of memories varied as a function of the type of sensory cues, but not their temporal distribution. With regard to their influence on autobiographical memory, an overlap between some senses was found, with on one hand, olfaction and taste and, on the other, vision, audition, and touch. We discuss these findings in the light of theories of perception, memory, and the self, and consider methodological implications of the sensory cuing technique in memory research, as well as clinical implications for research in psychopathological and neuropsychological populations.
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- Alexandra Ernst
- Laboratoire de Psychopathologie et de Neuropsychologie (EA 2027), Université Paris 8 Vincennes, Saint-Denis, France
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- Laboratoire de Psychologie (EA 3188), Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- LPNC (CNRS UMR 5015), Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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Lopis D, Le Pape T, Manetta C, Conty L. Sensory Cueing of Autobiographical Memories in Normal Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: A Comparison Between Visual, Auditory, and Olfactory Information. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 80:1169-1183. [PMID: 33646149 PMCID: PMC8150461 DOI: 10.3233/jad-200841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative disease resulting in a progressive decline of autobiographical memories (AMs) which favors the development of psycho-behavioral disorders. One of the most popular psychosocial interventions in dementia care, Reminiscence Therapy, commonly uses sensory cueing to stimulate AMs retrieval. However, few empirical studies have investigated the impact of sensory stimulation on AMs retrieval in AD. OBJECTIVE Our goal was to determine the most relevant cue for AMs retrieval in patients with early to mild AD when comparing odors, sounds and pictures. METHODS Sixty AD patients, 60 healthy older adults (OA), and 60 healthy young adults (YA) participated in our study. Participants were presented with either 4 odors, 4 sounds, or 4 pictures. For each stimulus, they were asked to retrieve a personal memory, to rate it across 3 dimensions (emotionality, vividness, rarity) and then to date it. RESULTS Overall, results showed no clear dominance of one sensory modality over the others in evoking higher-quality AMs. However, they show that using pictures is the better way to stimulate AD patients' AM, as it helps to retrieve a higher number of memories that are also less frequently retrieved, followed by odors. By contrast, auditory cueing with environmental sounds presented no true advantage. CONCLUSION Our data should help dementia care professionals to increase the efficiency of Reminiscence Therapy using sensory elicitors. Other clinical implications and future directions are also discussed.
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- Desirée Lopis
- ULR 4072 - PSITEC - Psychologie: Interactions Temps Émotions Cognition, Université de Lille, Lille, France
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- International Flavors & Fragrances (Inc.), Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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- International Flavors & Fragrances (Inc.), Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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- Laboratory Cognitive Functioning and Dysfunctioning (DysCo), University of Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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Pinto JO, Dores AR, Geraldo A, Peixoto B, Barbosa F. Sensory stimulation programs in dementia: a systematic review of methods and effectiveness. Expert Rev Neurother 2020; 20:1229-1247. [PMID: 32940543 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1825942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Dementia is characterized by the presence of cognitive decline and can lead to sensory-perceptual alterations, compromising the functionality in activities of daily living. The main objective of this work is to review the characteristics of sensory stimulation programs in dementia and its effectiveness. AREAS COVERED Studies were identified through a literature search, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and the Cochrane Collaboration Guidelines. Twenty studies were included in this review. The studies used multisensory stimulation at different stages of dementia. The results show a lack of consensus regarding frequency, duration, and number of sessions, as well as the duration of the interventions and assessment instruments used to evaluate the results. Multisensory stimulation, particularly Snoezelen, was the most widely used approach. Vision, hearing, touch, and smell were the most frequently stimulated senses. Most studies comprised pre- and post-intervention assessment, but few studies performed follow-up assessment. The interventions that revealed positive results in dementia were Snoezelen, multisensory environment other than Snoezelen, and Multi-sensory Behavior Therapy. EXPERT OPINION This review weakly supports sensory stimulation in dementia, providing useful information for rehabilitation and future investigations.
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- Joana O Pinto
- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal.,School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Social and Behaviour Sciences, CESPU, University Institute of Health Sciences , Gandra, Portugal.,Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NeuroGen research group , Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto , Porto, Portugal
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Asano T, Wang CW, Tsugaruya M, Ishikawa T. Effectiveness of high-frequency individual reminiscence interventions using life story books on persons with dementia. Br J Occup Ther 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022620945932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction Reminiscence therapy, using life story books, is a non-pharmacological treatment and helps promote psychosocial benefits in people with dementia. This research thus aimed to determine the effects of life story books among participants with dementia of different severities. Method The experimental group ( n = 36) underwent three semi-structured interviews over 10 weeks. After a 2-week life story books-production interval, the experimental group received the intervention over 4 weeks, five times weekly. The following 12 weeks were the follow-up period. The control group ( n = 30) underwent the first and last assessments, with a 6-month interval, while receiving their usual care services. Results Participants’ cognitive functioning was mostly maintained at follow-up in the experimental group, but significantly declined in the control group. The experimental group showed no significant change in cognition among participants with severe dementia during all periods, assessed using the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and the caregivers’ burden decreased significantly from before to after the intervention. Conclusion These results demonstrate that life story book interventions are an effective tool in improving the relationship between caregivers and people with dementia, and could help people with dementia maintain cognitive function, even those with severe dementia.
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- Tomoaki Asano
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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Kloos N, Drossaert CHC, Trompetter HR, Bohlmeijer ET, Westerhof GJ. Exploring facilitators and barriers to using a person centered care intervention in a nursing home setting. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:730-739. [PMID: 32460962 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Person-centered care (PCC) interventions have the potential to improve resident well-being in nursing homes, but can be difficult to implement. This study investigates perceived facilitators and barriers reported by nursing staff to using a PCC intervention consisting of three components: assessment of resident well-being, planning of well-being support, and behavioral changes in care to support resident well-being. Our explorative mixed method study combined interviews (n = 11) with a longitudinal survey (n = 132) to examine which determinants were most prevalent and predictive for intention to use the intervention and actual implementation 3 months later (n = 63). Results showed that perceived barriers and facilitators were dependent on the components of the intervention. Assessment of resident well-being required a stable nursing home context and a detailed implementation plan, while planning of well-being support was impeded by knowledge. Behavioral changes in nursing care required easy integration in daily caring tasks and social support.
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- Noortje Kloos
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders, Tilburg University, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands
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Akintola AA, Achterberg WP, Caljouw MAA. Non-pharmacological interventions for improving quality of life of long-term care residents with dementia: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e032661. [PMID: 31874881 PMCID: PMC7008431 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Evidence concerning the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions that are applied to people with dementia living in long-term care facilities is inconsistent. The purpose of this protocol is to describe the methodological considerations that will guide the completion of a scoping review that will inventorise and assess the effectiveness of the various non-pharmacological interventions that are documented in literature for improving quality of life of people with dementia living in long-term care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This scoping review will combine the methodology outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews and Guidance for conducting systematic scoping reviews by Peters et al. PubMed; MEDLINE; CINAHL; Embase; Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; Emcare; Sociological Abstracts and PsycINFO databases will be searched. Grey literature databases will also be explored. A two-stage screening process consisting of a title and abstract scan and a full-text review will be used to determine the eligibility of studies. Studies, irrespective of design, will be included that quantitatively assess quality of life of long-term care residents who receive non-pharmacological interventions for dementia. A pair of reviewers will independently assess all articles for eligibility, and all eligible articles will be abstracted and charted using a standardised form. The extracted data will undergo a 'narrative review' or a descriptive analysis of the contextual or process-oriented data and quantitative analysis reflecting the objectives of this scoping review. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Research ethics approval is not required for this scoping review. This review started off in October 2018, anticipated end date is June 2020. We plan to disseminate this research through publications, presentations at relevant national and international conferences and meetings with relevant stakeholders. This scoping review protocol has been registered at Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/tupbv).
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- Abimbola A Akintola
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Mileski M, Lee K, Bourquard C, Cavazos B, Dusek K, Kimbrough K, Sweeney L, McClay R. Preventing The Abuse Of Residents With Dementia Or Alzheimer's Disease In The Long-Term Care Setting: A Systematic Review. Clin Interv Aging 2019; 14:1797-1815. [PMID: 31695349 PMCID: PMC6816079 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s216678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose The main objective of this study was to investigate abuse of residents with either dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in long-term care settings, to identify facilitators and barriers surrounding implementation of systems to prevent such occurrences, and to draw conclusions on combating the issue of abuse. Patients and methods A systematic review was conducted using the Medline, CINAHL, and Academic Search Ultimate databases. With the use of key terms via Boolean search, 30 articles were obtained which were determined to be germane to research objectives. The review was conducted and structured based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Results Residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at greater risk of abuse. The growing population could increase this problem exponentially. The most common facilitators were the introduction of policies/programs in the facility, education, and working conditions. The most cited barriers were poor training, lack of research, and working conditions in the long-term care setting. Conclusion The examples given would be useful in minimizing the potential for abuse in the long-term care setting. Leadership can take an active role in the prevention of abuse of the elderly through their actions, education of employees, and changes in the work environment.
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- Michael Mileski
- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, American Public University System, Charles Town, WV, USA
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