Title |
The study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial of family-mediated personalised activities for nursing home residents with dementia
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Published in |
BMC Geriatrics, January 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2318-12-2 |
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Authors |
Eva S van der Ploeg, Cameron J Camp, Barbara Eppingstall, Susannah J Runci, Daniel W O'Connor |
Abstract |
Following admission to a nursing home, the feelings of depression and burden that family carers may experience do not necessarily diminish. Additionally, they may experience feelings of guilt and grief for the loss of a previously close relationship. At the same time, individuals with dementia may develop symptoms of depression and agitation (BPSD) that may be related to changes in family relationships, social interaction and stimulation. Until now, interventions to alleviate carer stress and BPSD have treated carers and relatives separately rather than focusing on maintaining or enhancing their relationships. One-to-one structured activities have been shown to reduce BPSD and also improve the caring experience, but barriers such as a lack of resources impede the implementation of activities in aged care facilities. The current study will investigate the effect of individualised activities based on the Montessori methodology administered by family carers in residential care. |
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United States | 2 | 100% |
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United Kingdom | 3 | 1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Switzerland | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Mexico | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 217 | 97% |
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Student > Master | 37 | 17% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 35 | 16% |
Researcher | 28 | 13% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 19 | 8% |
Student > Bachelor | 15 | 7% |
Other | 42 | 19% |
Unknown | 48 | 21% |
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Psychology | 47 | 21% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 38 | 17% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 31 | 14% |
Social Sciences | 16 | 7% |
Unspecified | 14 | 6% |
Other | 27 | 12% |
Unknown | 51 | 23% |