Methods to Enhance Verbal Communication between Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Their Formal and Informal Caregivers : A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Egan, Mary
Bérubé, Daniel
Racine, Geneviève
Leonard, Carol
Rochon, Elizabeth
Source
International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia in older adults.
Although memory problems are the most characteristic symptom of this disorder, many individuals also experience progressive problems with communication.
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of methods to improve the verbal communication of individuals with Alzheimer's disease with their caregivers.
The following databases were reviewed: PsychINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, REHABDATA, and COMDIS.
The inclusion criteria were: (i) experimentally based studies, (ii) quantitative results, (iii) intervention aimed at improving verbal communication of the affected individual with a caregiver, and (iv) at least 50% of the sample having a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
A total of 13 studies met all of the inclusion criteria.
One technique emerged as potentially effective: the use of memory aids combined with specific caregiver training programs.
The strength of this evidence was restricted by methodological limitations of the studies.
Both adoption of and further research on these interventions are recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Egan, Mary& Bérubé, Daniel& Racine, Geneviève& Leonard, Carol& Rochon, Elizabeth. 2010. Methods to Enhance Verbal Communication between Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Their Formal and Informal Caregivers : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Egan, Mary…[et al.]. Methods to Enhance Verbal Communication between Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Their Formal and Informal Caregivers : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Egan, Mary& Bérubé, Daniel& Racine, Geneviève& Leonard, Carol& Rochon, Elizabeth. Methods to Enhance Verbal Communication between Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Their Formal and Informal Caregivers : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507048
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507048