People with dementia
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A cross-sectional descriptive study on 340 elderly people living in Bo Xuyen ward, Thai Binh City, from January 2023 to May 2023, to describe the prevalence of dementia and some related factors on research subjects, using the screening tool of dementia Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) with a cutoff score of 24.
8p viwalton 02-07-2024 3 1 Download
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This study aimed to assess lower limb strength and some related factors among older people with dementia examined and treated at the National Geriatric Hospital. Three-quarters of older dementia patients have impaired lower limb strength. Our results highlighted that diabetes, and geriatric syndromes such as malnutrition, high fall risk, dependence, and partial dependence were significantly associated with lower limb strength in older patients with dementia.
9p vikoch 27-06-2024 2 1 Download
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This study aimed to identify factors that related with sleep disturbance among older people with dementia in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study included 140 participants aged 60 years old and over, who were diagnosed with dementia (according to DSM 5 criteria) from November 2022 through January 2023 in 3 nursing homes in Hanoi, Vietnam.
7p vikoch 27-06-2024 1 1 Download
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A qualitative study of informal caregiver perceptions of the benefits of an early dementia diagnosis
Current and former dementia policies in the United Kingdom (UK) recommend diagnosing dementia early, or as close to the onset of symptoms as possible. Informal caregivers play an important role in initiating the diagnostic process and providing support to people living with dementia.
11p vishanshan 27-06-2024 2 1 Download
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Dementia seriously threatens the health and quality of life of the elderly and is a burden on families, communities, and society, especially in countries with rapid aging like growing Vietnam. A cross-sectional descriptive study using the EQ-5D-5L quality of life measurement scale on 104 elderly people with dementia was implementend in 6 communes of Thanh Mien district, Hai Duong province.
9p visherylsandber 28-06-2022 16 3 Download
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Policy makers and care providers see assistive technology and telecare as potential products to support people with dementia to live independently in their homes and communities. Previous research rarely examined how people with dementia and their caregivers actually use such technology.
13p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 29 5 Download
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Understanding intervention delivery as intended, particularly in complex interventions, should be underpinned by good quality fidelity assessment. We present the findings from a fidelity assessment embedded as part of a trial of a complex community-based psychosocial intervention, Journeying through Dementia (JtD).
11p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 14 4 Download
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The impact of dementia for communication skills can result in difficulties in social interactions between people with dementia and their conversation partner, as initiating and maintaining conversations becomes increasingly challenging. The role of technology in enhancing social health and participation for people with dementia is increasing, but the use of technological devices to support social interactions and aid communication quality is still in its infancy.
11p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 16 4 Download
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The purpose of this study was (1) to develop a virtual reality (VR) intervention program based on the psychological needs of patients residing in nursing facilities in South Korea to alleviate their behavioral and psychological symptoms and (2) to confirm the possibility of utilizing VR in patients with dementia.
10p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 10 6 Download
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Informal caregiving for people with dementia can negatively impact caregivers’ health. In Asia-Pacific regions, growing dementia incidence has made caregiver burnout a pressing public health issue.
15p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 19 4 Download
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People living with dementia seem to be more likely to experience delirium following hip fracture. The association between mental disorders (MD) and hip fracture remains controversial. We conducted a nationwide study to examine the prevalence of MD in geriatric patients with hip fractures undergoing surgery and conducted a related risk factor analysis.
7p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 11 5 Download
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Green care farms, which offer care for people with dementia in a farm setting, have been emerging in the Netherlands. The aim of this study was to 1) implement green care farms which use rice farming in Japan, 2) explore the positive experiences of rice farming care, and 3) compare the effect of rice farming care to that of usual care on well-being and cognitive ability.
8p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 14 4 Download
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Our objective was to explore what people receiving and providing care consider to be ‘good’ in-home care for people living with dementia. Results can be used to inform and empower home care providers, policy, and related decision makers to guide the delivery of improved home care services.
13p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 16 4 Download
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The Mini-Mental State Examination-Second Edition (MMSE-2) consists of three visions: A brief version (MMSE-2:BV), a standard version (MMSE-2:SV), and an expanded version (MMSE-2: EV). Each version was equipped with alternate forms (blue and red).
8p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 13 4 Download
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Home healthcare (HHC) comprises clinical services provided by medical professionals for people living at home with various levels of care needs and health conditions. HHC may reduce care transitions from home to acute hospitals, but its long-term impact on homebound people living with dementia (PLWD) towards end-of-life remains unclear.
14p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 10 4 Download
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People living with dementia (PLWD) and caregivers are adversely impacted by lack of meaningful activity leading to worse symptoms and impaired quality-of-life. There is a critical need to develop effective and well-tolerated treatments that mitigate clinical symptoms, engage PLWD and support caregiver wellbeing.
14p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 11 4 Download
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Early detection of dementia may improve patient care and quality of life, yet up to half of people with dementia are undiagnosed. Electronic health record (EHR) data could be used to help identify individuals at risk of having undiagnosed dementia for outreach and assessment, but acceptability to people with dementia and caregivers is unknown.
11p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 13 4 Download
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Primary progressive aphasia is a language-led dementia resulting in a gradual dissolution of language. Primary progressive aphasia has a significant psychosocial impact on both the person and their families.
17p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 16 4 Download
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Dementia is a neuro-degenerative condition resulting in cognitive and physical decline over time. In the early stages of the condition, physical decline may be slow, but in the later stages, it may become more pronounced.
10p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 12 5 Download
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This study assesses the internal consistency and known group validity of the Turkish version of the SPPIC, a measurement instrument to assess the self perceived pressure from informal care in family caregivers of people with dementia that was originally in Dutch.
9p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 12 5 Download