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42 - What Are Appropriate Palliative Interventions for Patients With Advanced Dementia? L Li,E Widera - Elsevier Inc. 被引量: 0发表: 2023年 Palliative care in advanced dementia; A mixed methods approach for the development of a complex intervention Background There is increasing interest in ...
Background: The present study is the first to analyze primary data about the use of antipsychotic drugs among community dwelling people with dementia in German primary care. Objectives: To determine (1) prevalence of antipsychotic drug treatment in German primary care patients who screened positive ...
Almost every patient I have seen with fecal impaction has been in some way mentally incapacitated—usually by dementia. Most of my advice is more likely to be something that I’m telling a family member or health care proxy. —Dr. Pont Underlying constipation can lead to FI. People most at...
Self-Efficacy: Since assisted living facilities don’t provide around-the-clock care, residents need to be comfortable living alone in an apartment. With that said, help is naturally available when they need it. Health Stability: Potential residents should have no need for ongoing medical attention...
Background: Doctors working in the majority of medical subspecialties provide care for patients with dementia, but there is current international concern that many do not have adequate knowledge or skills to deliver appropriate care for these patients in hospital or community settings. The aim of th...
However, research has shown that sexuality plays an important role in older people's life, even in situations such as dementia. The goal of the article is to review the scientific literature regarding the inappropriate sexual behavior that these kind of patients might present. In order to do ...
For mild mood and behavioural concerns, nonpharmacologic approaches should be considered first. Interpretation: Although the available therapies for dementia can help with the management of symptoms, there is a need to develop more effective interventions. 展开 ...
Dementia is a pressing problem for families and society. In 2019, a total of 57.4 million people worldwide were estimated to be living with dementia, and this number will almost double every 20 years, especially in Africa and the Middle East. This study
Patients who receive group home care can have a wide variety of medical conditions. Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease are common conditions experienced by people in group homes. The term “group home care” is sometimes also used to refer to a facility or home-like locat...