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Trial reportInternational psychogeriatrics2014

Use of the Tailored Activities Program to reduce neuropsychiatric behaviors in dementia: an Australian protocol for a randomized trial to evaluate its effectiveness.

C M O'Connor, L Clemson, H Brodaty, Y H Jeon, E Mioshi, L N Gitlin

Open access · diamondAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in International psychogeriatrics, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
2.1field-weighted citation impact, top 14% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

C M O'ConnorAgeing, Work & Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia.
L ClemsonAgeing, Work & Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia.
H BrodatySchool of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia.
Y H JeonSydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
E MioshiNeuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
L N GitlinCenter for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
University of Sydney · AUJohns Hopkins University · USNeuroscience Research Australia · AUUNSW Sydney · AU

Funding

Reducing Agitation in Dementia Patients at Home: The Customized Activity TrialR01AG041781 · NIA · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI GITLIN, LAURA N. · 2012 to 2017
$3.3M
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG041781
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBehavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are often considered to be the greatest challenge in dementia care, leading to increased healthcare costs, caregiver burden, and placement into care facilities. With potential for pharmacological intervention to exacerbate behaviors or even lead to mortality, the development and rigorous testing of non-pharmacological interventions is vital. A pilot of the Tailored Activities Program (TAP) for reducing problem behaviors in people with dementia was conducted in the United States with promising results. This randomized trial will investigate the effectiveness of TAP for reducing the burden of BPSD on persons with dementia and family caregivers within an Australian population. This trial will also examine the cost-effectiveness and willingness to pay for TAP compared with a control group.

methodsThis randomized trial aims to recruit 180 participant dyads of a person with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will have a diagnosis of dementia, exhibit behaviors as scored by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, and the caregiver must have at least 7 h per week contact. Participants will be randomly allocated to intervention (TAP) or control (phone-based education sessions) groups, both provided by a trained occupational therapist. Primary outcome measure will be the revised Neuropsychiatric Inventory - Clinician rating scale (NPI-C) to measure BPSD exhibited by the person with dementia.

conclusionsThis trial investigates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of TAP within an Australian population. Results will address a significant gap in the current Australian community-support base for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

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Behavioral SymptomsCost of IllnessDementiaActivities of Daily LivingAgedAustraliaCaregiversConsumer Health InformationCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHumansMaleMental CompetencyNeeds AssessmentNeuropsychological TestsOccupational Therapy

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PMID24507481
PMCPMC4091660
OpenAlexW2158379577

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