Effectiveness of an individualized functional training program on affective disturbances and functional skills in mild and moderate dementia--a randomized control trial.

Objectives We reported the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effects of an individualized functional enhancement program (FEP) on functional skills and mood symptoms in mild and moderate dementia. Subjects & Methods 74 Chinese older persons with dementia were recruited i...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 133 - 142
Autores principales: Lam LCW, Lui VWC, Luk DNY, Chau R, So C, Poon V, Tam P, Ching R, Lo H, Chiu J, Fung A, Ko FS
Formato: research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Feb2010
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          Lam LCW
          Lui VWC
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          Chau R
          So C
          Poon V
          Tam P
          Ching R
          Lo H
          Chiu J
          Fung A
          Ko FS
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          Dementia Rehabilitation
          Functional Status
          Occupational Therapy
          Rehabilitation, Geriatric
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Analysis of Covariance
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          Clinical Trials
          Data Analysis Software
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          Paired T-Tests
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      ab: Objectives We reported the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effects of an individualized functional enhancement program (FEP) on functional skills and mood symptoms in mild and moderate dementia. Subjects & Methods 74 Chinese older persons with dementia were recruited into a skills training program by occupational therapists (OT). Thirty seven subjects were trained with an individualized selection of daily activities (FEP Intervention, I); 37 were trained with general occupational therapy (Control, C). The FEP comprised of twice weekly group sessions of skills training and problem solving using cognitive behavioral approach. Results At 1 month after completion of program, both I and C subjects showed an improvement in process skills of the assessment of motor and process skills (AMPS)(paired t-tests, p < 0.05). At 4 months post-program, the I group showed a further reduction of cornell scale for depression in dementia (CSDD) scores (paired t-test, p = 0.02); Apathy improved at 1 month post-training (p = 0.04), but deteriorated at 4 months (p = 0.01). Group differences in changes of mood and functional scores were not significant (ANVOCA, p > 0.05). Conclusions The findings suggested a potential benefit for individualized occupational therapy. It should be tailor made with individual needs and continued for sustained effectiveness. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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