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Pharmacotherapy of Persons with Dementia in Long-Term Care in Australia: A Descriptive Audit of Central Nervous System Medications
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2017 , Article)
BACKGROUND:
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia are often treated through the prescription of one or more psychotropic medications. However, limited efficacy and potential harmful side-effects has resulted in efforts ...
Levels of physical activity and sleep patterns among older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities: A 24-hour snapshot
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Objectives
To objectively measure over a 24-hour period the daytime and nighttime levels of physical activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities.
Study design
Nested ...
Using a therapeutic companion robot for dementia symptoms in long-term care: reflections from a cluster-RCT.
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2017 , Article)
We undertook a cluster-randomised controlled trial exploring the effect of a therapeutic companion robot (PARO) compared to a look-alike plush toy and usual care on dementia symptoms of long-term care residents. Complementing ...