Citation: Liang, J., Li, J., Jia, R., Wang, Y., Wu, R., Zhang, L.,…& Pan, C. (2019). Comparison of cognitive intervention strategies for older adults with mild to moderate alzheimer’s disease: A bayesian meta-analytic review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 20(3), 347-355. Link to publisher’s article.
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Factors associated with the quality of life of people with dementia and with quality of life-improving interventions
Citation: Holopainen, A., Siltanen, H., Pohjanvuori, A., Makisalo-Ropponen, M., & Okkonen, E. (2019). Factors associated with the quality of life of people with dementia and with quality of life-improving interventions. Dementia, 18(4), 1507-1537. Link to publisher’s article.
Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial
Citation: Moyle, W., Jones, C., Murfield, J., Thalib, L., Beattie, E., Shum, D.,…& Draper, B. (2019). Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial. Maturitas, 110, 10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.01.007. Link to publisher’s article.
Psychosocial interventions for people with dementia: A synthesis of systematic reviews
Citation: McDermott, O., Charlesworth, G., Hogervorst, E., Stoner, C., Moniz-Cook, E., Spector, A.,…& Orrell, M. (2019). Psychosocial interventions for people with dementia: A synthesis of systematic reviews. Aging & Mental Health, 23(4), 393-403. Link to publisher’s article.
Association between engagement types, outcome behaviors, and quality of life for adults with dementia participating in intergenerational programs
Citation: Janke, M., Purnell, I., Watts, C., & Shores, K. (2019). Association between engagement types, outcome behaviors, and quality of life for adults with dementia participating in intergenerational programs. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(2), 132-148. Link to publisher’s article.
Cognitive behavioural therapy can be effective in treating anxiety and depression in persons with dementia: A systematic review
Citation: Tay, K., Subramaniam, P., & Oei, T. (2019). Cognitive behavioural therapy can be effective in treating anxiety and depression in persons with dementia: A systematic review. Psychogeriatrics, 19(3), 264-275. Link to publisher’s article.
Activity preferences of persons with dementia: An examination of reports by formal and informal caregivers
Citation: Cohen-Mansfield, J., Gavendo, R., & Blackburn, E. (2019). Activity preferences of persons with dementia: An examination of reports by formal and informal caregivers. Dementia, 18(6), 2036-2048. Link to publisher’s article.
Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity
Citation: Olsen, C., Pedersen, I., Bergland, A., Enders-Slegers, M., & Ihlebaek, C. (2019). Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity. Dementia, 18(1), 245-261. doi: 10.1177/1471301216667320. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of music therapy on reducing depression in people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Li, H., Wang, H., Lu, C., Chen, T., Lin, Y., & Lee, I. (2019). The effect of music therapy on reducing depression in people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Geriatric Nursing, 40(5), 510-516. Link to publisher’s article.
Animal-assisted intervention and dementia: A systematic review
Citation: Yakimicki, M., Edwards, N., Richards, E., & Beck, A. (2019). Animal-assisted intervention and dementia: A systematic review. Clinical Nursing Research, 28(1), 9-29. doi: 10.1177/1054773818756987. Link to publisher’s article.