[HTML][HTML] Pain in dementia
The ageing revolution is changing the composition of our society with more people
becoming very old with higher risks for developing both pain and dementia. Pain is normally …
becoming very old with higher risks for developing both pain and dementia. Pain is normally …
Palliative care in advanced dementia
Dementia syndrome is common and expected to increase significantly among older people
and characterized by the loss of cognitive, psychological and physical functions. Palliative …
and characterized by the loss of cognitive, psychological and physical functions. Palliative …
Calming effects of touch in human, animal, and robotic interaction—scientific state-of-the-art and technical advances
Small everyday gestures such as a tap on the shoulder can affect the way humans feel and
act. Touch can have a calming effect and alter the way stress is handled, thereby promoting …
act. Touch can have a calming effect and alter the way stress is handled, thereby promoting …
[HTML][HTML] Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Abstract Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) encompasses a diverse array of
practices and therapies not typically part of conventional medical care. CAM includes natural …
practices and therapies not typically part of conventional medical care. CAM includes natural …
Are chronic pain patients with dementia being undermedicated?
In dementia, neuropathological changes alter the perception and expression of pain. For
clinicians and family members, this knowledge gap leads to difficulties in recognizing and …
clinicians and family members, this knowledge gap leads to difficulties in recognizing and …
Psychosocial interventions for pain management in older adults with dementia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Aim To assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on pain in older adults living
with dementia. Design A systematic review with meta‐analysis of randomized controlled …
with dementia. Design A systematic review with meta‐analysis of randomized controlled …
Use of complementary medicines and lifestyle approaches by people living with dementia: Exploring experiences, motivations and attitudes
Background Lack of effective treatments for chronic conditions is associated with high rates
of complementary medicine (CM) use. However, little is known about CM use for dementia …
of complementary medicine (CM) use. However, little is known about CM use for dementia …
Assess of combinations of non-pharmacological interventions for the reduction of irritability in patients with dementia and their caregivers: A cross-over RCT
T Dimitriou, J Papatriantafyllou, A Konsta, D Kazis… - Brain sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Dementia is a very common disorder that affects people over 65 years old all
over the world. Apart from the cognitive decline, Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of …
over the world. Apart from the cognitive decline, Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of …
Re-engaging individuals & societies for structural evolution: A brain health equity neuropsychology research framework
M Díaz-Santos, DA González, SK Henry… - Archives of Clinical …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective A brain health equity neuropsychology research framework (NRF) is crucial to the
anti-racist movement in cognitive assessments. Universalist interpretation of …
anti-racist movement in cognitive assessments. Universalist interpretation of …
Pain-reducing effects of physical therapist-delivered interventions: a systematic review of randomized trials among older adults with dementia
RA Coronado, HE Albers, JL Allen… - Journal of geriatric …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: Pain is common among older adults with dementia. There are
nonpharmacological options for managing pain in this population. However, the effects of …
nonpharmacological options for managing pain in this population. However, the effects of …