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P3–259: Pilot project “MultiTANDEM”: Extending the use of training programs to promote communication skills in the home care of persons with dementia
Author(s) -
Schall Arthur,
Kümmel Anne,
Sahlender Sandra,
Franzmann Judith,
Krause Katharina,
Haberstroh Julia,
Pantel Johannes
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.1333
Subject(s) - dementia , trainer , psychosocial , psychological intervention , nursing , intervention (counseling) , psychology , medicine , population , medical education , psychiatry , disease , environmental health , pathology , computer science , programming language
1⁄4 2.168, p 1⁄4 0.040). Conclusions: Despite the limitations, related to the limited sample size the program of cognitive stimulation appears to have efficacy in improving elders cognition reinforcing international evidence (Woods et al., 2012). Thus, it would advise its implementation as a component of context of care in nursing homes. Further studies should include larger samples, as well as maintenance interventions and follow-up in order to strengthen and clarify these results. References Spector A., Thorgrimsen L., B. Woods, M. & Orrell (2006). Making a Difference: An evidence-based group Programme to offer cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) to people with dementia: Manual for group leaders. London: Hawker Publications. Woods, B., Aguirre, E., Spector. A., & Orrell, M. (2012) Cognitive stimulation to Improve Cognitive Functioning in people with dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2, Art No.: CD005562.