Citation: Zalomonson, S., Freud, T., Punchik, B., Samson, T., Lebedinsky, S., & Press, Y. (2019). The results of a crossover placebo-controlled study of the effect of lavender oil on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Rejuvenation Research, 22(3), 246-253. doi: 10.1089/rej.2018.2123. Link to publisher’s article.
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Effects of dog-assisted intervention on quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia
Citation: Karefjard, A. & Nordgren, L. (2019). Effects of dog-assisted intervention on quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 26(6), 433-440. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2018.1467486. Link to publisher’s article.
Association between health behaviors and mood disorders among the elderly: A community-based cohort study
Citation: Tseng, T., Wu, Y., Tang, J., Chiu, Y., Lee, Y., Fan, I., & Chan, T. (2019). Association between health behaviors and mood disorders among the elderly: A community-based cohort study. BMC Geriatrics, 19(60), 1-14. Link to publisher’s article.
How to improve the quality of life of elderly people with intellectual disability: A systematic literature review of support strategies
Citation: Schepens, H., Van Puyenbroeck, J., & Maes, B. (2019). How to improve the quality of life of elderly people with intellectual disability: A systematic literature review of support strategies. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(3), 483-521. doi: 10.1111/jar.12559. Link to publisher’s article.
Animal-assisted interventions with dogs and robotic animals for residents with dementia in nursing homes: A systematic review
Citation: Aarskog, N., Hunskar, I., & Bruvik, F. (2019). Animal-assisted interventions with dogs and robotic animals for residents with dementia in nursing homes: A systematic review. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 37(2), 77-93. https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2019.1613466. Link to publisher’s article.
Community participation in health services development, implementation, and evaluation: A systematic review of empowerment, health, community, and process outcomes
Citation: Haldane, V., Chuah, F., Srivastava, A., Singh, S., Koh, G., Seng, C., & Legido-Quigley, H. (2019). Community participation in health services development, implementation, and evaluation: A systematic review of empowerment, health, community, and process outcomes. PLoS One, 14(5), e0216112. Link to publisher’s article.
The effectiveness of backward walking as a treatment for people with gait impairments: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Balasukumaran, T., Olivier, B., & Ntsiea, M. (2019). The effectiveness of backward walking as a treatment for people with gait impairments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(2), 171-182. doi: 10.1177/0269215518801430. Link to publisher’s article.
A mini-review of virtual reality-based interventions to promote well-being for people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Citation: D’Cunha, N., Nguyen, D., Naumovski, N., McKune, A., Kellett, J., Georgousopoulou, E., Frost, J., & Isbel, S. (2019). A mini-review of virtual reality-based interventions to promote well-being for people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Gerontology, 65(4), 430-440. doi: 10.1159/000500040. Link to publisher’s article.
Pet robot intervention for people with dementia. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Citation: Leng, M., Liu, P. Zhang, P., Hu, M., Zhou, H., Li, G.,…& Chen, L. (2019). Pet robot intervention for people with dementia. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychiatry Research, 271, 516-525. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.032. Link to publisher’s article.
Differences in the levels of physical activity, mental health, and quality of life of elderly koreans with activity-limiting disabilities
Citation: Kyujin, L. & Wi-Young, S. (2019). Differences in the levels of physical activity, mental health, and quality of life of elderly koreans with activity-limiting disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(15), 2736. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152736. Link to publisher’s article.