Citation: Thalen, M., Volkers, K., van Oorsouw, W., & Embregts, P. (2022). Psychosocial interventions for older people with intellectual disabilities and the role of support staff: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35(2), 312-337. Link to publisher’s article.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions on quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis
Citation: Simpson, R., Posa, S., Langer, L., Bruno, T., Simpson, S., Lawrence, M., Booth, J., Mercer, S., Feinstein, A., & Bayley, M. (2023). A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions on quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurology. Online ahead of print. Link to publisher’s article.
Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of mindfulness training in people with upper motor neuron disorders: A systematic review
Citation: Korupolu, R., Malik, A., Ratcliff, C., Robinson-Whelen, S., & Taylor, H. (2022). Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of mindfulness training in people with upper motor neuron disorders: A systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103(12), 2410-2428. Link to publisher’s article.
Effectiveness of exercise in improving quality of life in patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
Citation: Chang, C., Tzeng, H., Ma, C., Li, S., Chen, K., & Chiang, H. (2023). Effectiveness of exercise in improving quality of life in patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Injury, 37(2), 140-146. Link to publisher’s article.
Physical activity and quality of life in people with visual impairments: A systematic review
Citation: Caputo, E., da Silva, R., da Cunha, L., Kruger, G., & Reichert, F. (2022). Physical activity and quality of life in people with visual impairments: A systematic review. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Online ahead of print. Link to publisher’s article.
Are movement-based mindful exercises (qigong, tai chi, and yoga) beneficial for stroke and parkinson’s disease? A scoping review
Citation: Garcia-Munoz, C., Gonzalez-Garcia, P., Casuso-Holgado, M., Martinez-Calderon, J., & Heredia-Rizo, A. (2023). Are movement-based mindful exercises (qigong, tai chi, and yoga) beneficial for stroke and parkinson’s disease? A scoping review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 72, 102912. Link to publisher’s article.
A systematic review of active group-based dance, singing, music therapy and theatrical interventions for quality of life, functional communication, speech, motor function and cognitive status in people with parkinson’s disease
Citation: Barnish, M. & Barran, S. (2020). A systematic review of active group-based dance, singing, music therapy and theatrical interventions for quality of life, functional communication, speech, motor function and cognitive status in people with parkinson’s disease. BMC Neurology, 20, 371. Link to publisher’s article.
Impact of sensory interventions on the quality of life of long-term care residents: A scoping review
Citation: Backman, C., Demery-Varin, M., Cho-Young, D., Crick, M., & Squires, J. (2021). Impact of sensory interventions on the quality of life of long-term care residents: A scoping review. BMJ Open, 11(3), e042466. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of reminiscence therapy on cognition, depression and quality of life in elderly people with alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Citation: Cammisuli, D., Cipriani, G., Giusti, E., & Castelnuovo, G. (2022). Effects of reminiscence therapy on cognition, depression and quality of life in elderly people with alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(19), 5752. Link to publisher’s article.
Effectiveness of reminiscence therapy in reducing agitation and depression and improving quality of life and cognition in long-term care residents with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Thomas, J. & Sezgin, D. (2021). Effectiveness of reminiscence therapy in reducing agitation and depression and improving quality of life and cognition in long-term care residents with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Geriatric Nursing, 42(6), 1497-1506. Link to publisher’s article.