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P2‐365: A Comprehensive Education Program for Carers of Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Author(s) -
Seike Aya,
Sumigaki Chieko,
Fujisaki Akari,
Ohkubo Naoki,
Takeda Akinori,
Toba Kenji,
Sakurai Takashi
Publication year - 2016
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.2016.06.1576
Subject(s) - coping (psychology) , burnout , dementia , psychology , randomized controlled trial , clinical psychology , stressor , social support , medicine , psychotherapist , disease , pathology , surgery
line and 4, 8 and 12 months. The co-primary outcomes are change in physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery), cognitive function (Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale – cognitive subscale), and quality of life (Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease) for affected individuals and caregiver well-being (Caregiver Burden Intentory, Positive Aspects of Caregiving) for caregivers. Results: The study protocol has been approved, and recruitment is scheduled to begin in June 2015. Conclusions: The Paired PLI E Program uses a novel, integrative approach to simultaneously provide physical, mental and social stimulation in people with dementia and to teach these principles to care partners. If the program proves successful, it could serve as a model for strategies to enhance functional status and quality of life in millions of people living with dementia and to improve well-being in caregivers.