Rates of Antipsychotic Drug Prescribing Among People Living With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.4448
Abstract: Importance Concerns have been raised that the use of antipsychotic medication for people living with dementia might have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective To examine multinational trends in antipsychotic drug prescribing for people living… read more here.
Keywords: drug prescribing; antipsychotic drug; living dementia; people living ... See more keywords
Direct health and residential care costs of people living with dementia in Australian residential aged care
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4842
Abstract: This analysis estimates the whole‐of‐system direct costs for people living with dementia in residential care by using a broad health and social care provision perspective and compares it to people without dementia living in residential… read more here.
Keywords: living dementia; residential care; costs people; care ... See more keywords
How do Admiral Nurses and care home staff help people living with dementia and their family carers prepare for end‐of‐life?
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5256
Abstract: To explore current practice and the role of UK care homes and Admiral Nurses in helping people living with dementia and their family carers prepare for end‐of‐life. read more here.
Keywords: carers prepare; living dementia; admiral nurses; family carers ... See more keywords
Bridging the gap in implementing non‐pharmacological interventions in dementia during the Covid‐19 pandemic: What more can we do to implementing individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST) in dementia?
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5651
Abstract: Dear editor The Covid‐19 pandemic has restricted people living with dementia from participating in cognitive and psychosocial activities and accessing invaluable sources, and support. The prolonged lockdown may cause further decline in people living with… read more here.
Keywords: family carers; living dementia; icst; people living ... See more keywords
Is it worth it? Carers' views and expectations of residential respite for people living with dementia during and beyond the COVID‐19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5680
Abstract: The Covid‐19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on many people living with dementia and carers. Caring for a person living with dementia at home with limited avenues for support and a break challenged many… read more here.
Keywords: living dementia; views expectations; people living; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis on digital health interventions for people living with dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5730
Abstract: Digital health interventions enable services to support people living with dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) remotely. This literature review gathers evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions on physical, cognitive, behavioural and psychological… read more here.
Keywords: living dementia; health interventions; people living; digital health ... See more keywords
More than memory: A qualitative analysis of carer‐reported psychosocial benefits of Memory Cafés
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.573
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Memory Cafés are a psychosocial intervention that aims to provide socialisation and interpersonal support for those living with dementia and their carers. This study explores the Memory Café model and determines the… read more here.
Keywords: memory; living dementia; memory caf; psychosocial well ... See more keywords
Experiences and expectations of living with dementia: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2016.09.003
Abstract: Abstract Background There is a paucity of literature detailing the expectations that people with dementia have for the future; therefore the capacity to reflect their views in service provision is limited. Aim This paper reports… read more here.
Keywords: people dementia; living dementia; dementia; dementia qualitative ... See more keywords
Manual massage for persons living with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.12.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND The number of persons living with dementia will increase. So far, pharmacological management is limited because of small effect sizes and side effects of the drugs. Therefore, it is important to assess non-pharmacological treatment… read more here.
Keywords: massage; living dementia; dementia; analysis ... See more keywords
Defining empowerment for older people living with dementia from multiple perspectives: A qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103823
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The concept of empowerment seems promising for people living with dementia to live their life as they want to for as long as possible. Therefore, this study aimed to explore what the… read more here.
Keywords: older people; living dementia; study; empowerment older ... See more keywords
What Works to Improve and Manage Fecal Incontinence in Care Home Residents Living With Dementia? A Realist Synthesis of the Evidence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.05.025
Abstract: The prevalence of fecal incontinence (FI) in care homes is estimated to range from 30% to 50%. There is limited evidence of what is effective in the reduction and management of FI in care homes.… read more here.
Keywords: care; fecal incontinence; living dementia; care home ... See more keywords