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Development of Standardised Intervention Outcome Measures for Dementia Prevention (PLoS One / HTA)

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following articles present work towards establishing a consensus on the most suitable outcomes to be measured when assessing “disease modification” (or the lack of it) in response to interventions intended to delay or prevent the progress of dementia. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Society, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Integrated Care, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Quick Insights, Standards, Systematic Reviews, UK | Tagged Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog), Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials, and Health Psychology: University College London, Assessment of Quality of Life, Aston Research Centre for Healthy Ageing: Aston University, Aston University, Bangor University, Biological Markers, Biomarkers, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Cambridge Institute of Public Health: University of Cambridge, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, Cardiff University, Centre for Dementia Studies: Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Centre for Public Health: Queen's University Belfast, Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care: University of Hertfordshire, Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials, Dementia Quality of Life (DEMQOL), Dementia Quality of Life Measure, Dementia Services Development Centre Wales: Bangor University, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Technische Universität München, Department of Psychiatry: University of Cambridge, Disability Assessment for Dementia-DAD, Disease Modification, Disease Modification Trials, Disease-Modifying Trials in Mild-to-Moderate Dementia, Division of Psychiatry: University College London, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences: University College London, Drug Trials Failure Rate, Faculty of Health and Social Care: University of Hull, Faculty of Medicine: Imperial College London, Germany, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, Health Technology Assessment Study, Health Technology Assessments, Imperial College London, Institute of Brain Behaviour and Mental Health: University of Manchester, Institute of Health and Society: Newcastle University, Institute of Mental Health: University of Nottingham, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Kings College London, Leeds Beckett University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Measurement of Successes and Failures of Dementia Treatments, Measuring the Impact of Interventions to Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), National Institute for Health Research: Health Technology Assessment Programme, Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Agitation / Aggression Scale, Neuropsychiatric Inventory Agitation / Aggression Domain (NPI), Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in People With Dementia, Neuroscience Research Centre - St. George's: University of London, Newcastle University, NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, NIHR HTA: Health Technology Assessment programme, North Thames CLAHRC, Norwich Medical School: University of East Anglia, Nuffield Department of Population Health: University of Oxford, Opportunities for Standardisation, Outcome Measures for Disease-Modifying Trials in Mild-to-Moderate Dementia, Outcome Validation, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Patient and Public Involvement (PPI), PenCLAHRC: University of Exeter Medical School, Personal Social Services Research Unit: University of Manchester, Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, Queen's University Belfast, Research Department of Clinical Educational, Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE): University of Bath, ScHARR: University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Sciences: University of Bristol, School of Health and Community Studies: Leeds Beckett University, School of Healthcare Sciences: Cardiff University, School of Medicine: University of Southampton, School of Psychology: University of Exeter, School of Public Health: Imperial College London, sMRI (Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Standardisation, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Technische Universität München, United Kingdom, University College London, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Hertfordshire, University of Hull, University of London, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University of Warwick, Warwick Clinical Trials Research Unit: University of Warwick, Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases: King’s College London | Leave a comment

Brain Training Game May Improve Symptoms of Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment? (NHS Choices / International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology)

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A small research study, involving older persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), indicates that cognitive training delivered in the form of a brain training game (the app called “Game Show”) may help improve memory and might potentially reduce / … Continue reading →

Posted in For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Management of Condition, NHS Choices, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Active Engagement, Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (a-MCI), Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI), Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES), Behind the Headlines, Brain Training, Brain Training Games, Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised (BVMT-R), Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery Paired Associates Learning (PAL), Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CANTAB Choice Reaction Time (CRT), CANTAB Paired Associates Learning, Cognitive Training, Cognitive Training Exercises, Computer Games, Computerised Touch Screen Games, Critical Appraisals, Dementias and Neurodegeneration NIHR Clinical Research Network (Eastern DeNDRon), Department of Clinical Neurosciences and MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit: University of Cambridge, Department of Psychiatry: University of Cambridge, Department of Psychological Sciences: University of East Anglia, Effects of Cognitive Training on General Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Enjoyment and General Engagement, Episodic Memory, Eton College, Game Show app, Game Show Cognitive Training app, Gamification, Gamification (Improved Engagement and Motivation), Gamified Cognitive Training, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS Short Form), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Information Technology, International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, Intrinsic Motivation, Involvement and Participation, Ipad Technology, Janssen Pharmaceutical, Johnson and Johnson, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Motivational Enhancement, MRC / Wellcome Trust Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute, Neuropsychological Assessment, New Technology, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Paired Associates Learning, Positive Engagement, Progression of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia, Rates of Conversion From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia, University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, Wallitt Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Wellcome Trust Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute: University of Cambridge | Leave a comment

On the Benefits of Supportive Social Networks (Journal of Alzheimers Disease)

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) has been used to demonstrate that positive social support from friends, family etc. is associated statistically with a reduced risk of developing dementia. Conversely, negative social support appears to increase … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Mental Health, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Benefits of Supportive Social Networks, Centre for Primary Health and Social Care: London Metropolitan University, Dementia Risk Factors, Department of Applied Health Research: University College London, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (University College London), Emotional and Social Isolation, English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Feelings Relating to Social Relationships, Indirect Pathways by Which Social Connections Influence Disease Morbidity and Mortality, Influence of Social Connections on Disease Morbidity and Mortality, Institute of Mental Health: University of Nottingham, Involvement in Social Relationships, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Lifestyle Risk Factors, London, London Metropolitan University, Loneliness and Social Isolation, Modifiable Risk Factors, Negative Social Support, Norwich, Norwich Medical School: University of East Anglia, Nottingham, Personalised Social Interaction, Positive Social Support, Potentially Modifiable Socio-Environmental Risk Factors for Dementia, Professor Martin Orrell, Promoting Independence in Dementia (PRIDE) Programme, Psychosocial and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors, Psychosocial Protective and Risk Factors, Satisfaction with Social Relationships and / or Participation, Social Connectedness, Social Epidemiology, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Isolation: Social Economic and Environmental Determinant (SEED) of Health, Social Networks, Social Relationships, Social Support, Socio-Environmental Risk Factors for Dementia, Structural and / or Functional Aspects of Social Relationships, Supportive Social Networks, Supportive Social Relationships, University College London, University of East Anglia, University of Nottingham | Leave a comment

Lost and All At Sea: Game-Players Feed Dementia Research? (BBC News / Neuroscience 2016 Conference / Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers at University College London have used a popular video game called Sea Hero Quest to investigate how players’ sense of direction and navigational ability typically decline over a lifetime. Analysis of the results could help dementia researchers develop … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer’s Research UK, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Diagnosis, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK), ARUK: Alzheimer’s Research UK, BBC Health News, Bournemouth University, Christoph Hölscher: ETH Zurich, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Decline in Navigational Ability, Dementia Research, Denmark, Deutsche Telekom’s Sea Hero Quest Project, Disorientation, Dr Hugo Spiers: UCL Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, Dr. Axel Wehmeier: Managing Director of Telekom Healthcare Solutions, Ed Manley: University College London, ETH Zurich, Finland, Glitchers, Global Benchmark of Human Spatial Navigation, Hilary Evans: Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, Human Spatial Navigation, Jan Weiner: Bournemouth University, Loss of Sense of Direction, McGill University, Michael Hornberger: University of East Anglia, Multisectoral Collaboration, Navigational Ability, Neuroscience 2016 Conference, Nordic Countries (Superior Navigational Skills), Northumbria University, Norway, Ricardo Silva: University College London, Ruth Dalton: Northumbria University, Saber Sami: University of Cambridge, Sea Hero Quest (Game), Sense of Direction, Spatial Disorientation, Spatial Navigation Tests of Disorientation, Spiers Lab, Sweden, UCL Spatial Cognition Group, University College London, University College London (UCL), University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, Veronique Bohbot: McGill University | Leave a comment

Immovable Antipsychotic Prescribing Practices in Care Homes? (BMJ Open)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Incredible as it may seem, and contrary to years of high-level campaigning plus the circulation of awareness raising reports and guidelines, antipsychotic prescribing in long-term residential care in England did not, in fact, decline measurably during the four years … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipsychotics, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, Standards, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Alternatives to Antipsychotic Drugs, Alternatives to Antipsychotic Medication, Antipsychotic Drugs, Antipsychotic Prescribing in Care Homes, Antipsychotics, Antipsychotics and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism, Antipsychotics in Elderly People with Dementia, Antipsychotics Limitation in Dementia, Antipsychotics-Related Mortality Risks, Atypical Antipsychotics, Avoidable Harm, Avoidable Mortality, Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), BMJ Open, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, BPSD, BPSD: Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, City University London, Coventry, Coventry University, Department Mathematics and Statistics: Lancaster University, Discontinuation of Antipsychotics, English National Dementia Strategy, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences: Coventry University, Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Dementia, Institute for Employment Research: University of Warwick, Invatech Health Ltd, Lancaster, Lancaster University, Management of Medicines, National Dementia Strategy, Neuroleptic Discontinuation, Neuroleptics, Norwich Medical School: University of East Anglia, Potential Harms of Antipsychotic Use, Prescribing of Antipsychotic Drugs For People With Dementia, Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Qualitative Research, Reducing Antipsychotic Prescriptions in Dementia, Reducing Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Dementia, School of Health Sciences: City University London, University of East Anglia, University of Warwick, Withdrawal of Neuroleptic Medications | 1 Comment

Rates of Dementia Diagnoses Lower Than Predicted (BBC News / Nature Communications)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The predicted explosion of dementia cases, often referred to as the “dementia time-bomb”, could be less severe than previously thought, in men at least. Based on latest data from Cambridgeshire, Nottingham and Newcastle, there could be 40,000 fewer cases … Continue reading →

Public Health England’s Research and Innovation Strategy (PHE / NHS IQ)

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) have released their strategy for research, development and innovation, following a consultation. The set of seven PHE priorities have been resolved across five broader high level strategic constructs. Topic headings in this report comprise: The … Continue reading →

Tag Archives: University of East Anglia

Brain Training Game May Improve Symptoms of Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment? (NHS Choices / International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology)

Lost and All At Sea: Game-Players Feed Dementia Research? (BBC News / Neuroscience 2016 Conference / Alzheimer’s Research UK)

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