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Aroma therapy for dementia (review)
- Authors:
- THORGRIMSEN L., et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons; Cochrane Collaboration
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
...behaviour, to promote sleep and to stimulate motivational behaviour of people with dementia. Of the three randomized controlled trials found only one had useable data. The analysis of this one trial showed a significant effect in favour of aroma therapy on measures of agitation and neuropsychiatric symptoms. More large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed before firm conclusions can be reached
The use of aromatherapy in dementia care: a review
- Authors:
- THORGRIMSEN Lene, SPECTOR Aimee, ORRELL Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 14(2), March 2006, pp.33-36.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The authors describe the findings of their Cochrane systematic review on aromatherapy for people with dementia, and draw out the important messages for practitioners.
Psychosocial interventions for people with a milder dementing illness: a systematic review
- Authors:
- BATES Jane, BOOTE Jonathan, BEVERLEY Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Advanced Nursing, 45(6), March 2004, pp.644-658.
- Publisher:
- Blackwells Publishing
There has been increasing use of psychosocial interventions for people with dementia, but these have to date taken little account of the different stages of the illness. This systematic review found four studies that investigate the effectiveness of interventions for people with milder dementing illness. No evidence was found for the effectiveness of procedural memory stimulation or counselling...
Impact of dementia literacy interventions for non-health-professionals: systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- NGUYEN Hoang, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 26(3), 2022, pp.442-456.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: To assess evidence regarding the effects of interventions aimed at improving dementia literacy for different groups of non-health-professionals. Methods: A systematic search for relevant interventions was conducted using a range of online databases (e.g. CINAHL, Embase, Medline, ProQuest, and PsycINFO) and hand-searching of reference lists. Eligible interventions were identified based... (Edited publisher abstract)
The neglected puzzle of dementia in people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities: a systematic literature review of observable symptoms
- Authors:
- WISSING Maureen B. G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35(1), 2022, pp.24-45.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Dementia is increasingly prevalent in people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities. However, early detection and diagnosis of dementia is complex in this population. This study aimed to identify observable dementia symptoms in adults with severe/profound intellectual disabilities in available literature. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO... (Edited publisher abstract)
How does physical activity benefit people living with dementia? A systematic review to identify the potential mechanisms of action
- Authors:
- PRINGLE Jan, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 22(1), 2021, pp.3-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: One limitation of research that assesses the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for people with dementia is that most do not describe the intervention in sufficient detail to ascertain a theoretical basis or mechanism of action that determines the effective components. This paper aims to identify studies which evaluate the mechanisms of action of physical activity... (Edited publisher abstract)
The experiences of grandchildren who provide care for a grandparent with dementia: a systematic review
- Authors:
- VENTERS Sophie, JONES Christina J.
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 20(6), 2021, pp.2205-2230.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Much of the research exploring the experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia has focussed on spouses and adult children. It is hypothesised that other family members at different life stages and with different family roles may experience and perceive the caregiving role differently. The objective of the current review was to explore the experiences of grandchildren who provide care... (Edited publisher abstract)
Tools to evaluate medication management for caregivers of people living with dementia: a systematic review
- Authors:
- GENCH Melissa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Expectations, 24(5), 2021, pp.1570-1581. Online only
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Caregivers often undertake medication management for people living with dementia without formal training. There is a need to evaluate caregiver medication management practices for people living with dementia to identify and address the key issues that contribute to caregiver burden. Objectives: This study aimed to identify and summarize approaches that evaluate medication management... (Edited publisher abstract)
Enteral tube feeding for people with severe dementia
- Authors:
- DAVIES Nathan, et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 96
Background: The balance of benefits and harms associated with enteral tube feeding for people with severe dementia is not clear. An increasing number of guidelines highlight the lack of evidenced benefit and potential risks of enteral tube feeding. In some areas of the world, the use of enteral tube feeding is decreasing, and in other areas it is increasing. Objectives: To assess... (Edited publisher abstract)
Experiences and perceptions of spousal/partner caregivers providing care for community-dwelling adults with dementia: a qualitative systematic review
- Authors:
- MACDONALD Marilyn, et al
- Journal article citation:
- JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(4), 2020, pp.647-703.
- Publisher:
- Wolters Kulwer
Objective: The objective of this review was to synthesize evidence on the experiences and perceptions of spousal/partner caregivers of community-dwelling adults with dementia. Introduction: Currently 47 million people in the world have a diagnosis of dementia, and this number is predicted to climb to 75 million by 2030. The majority of care is provided by family members, particularly spouses... (Edited publisher abstract)