ArticleBMC geriatrics2020
Rehabilitation for people with dementia: a multi-method study examining knowledge and attitudes.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Quality Dementia Clinical Guidelines for the Development of WHO's Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation.The Gerontologist · 2023Pooled it
- Mobility training for increasing mobility and functioning in older people with frailty.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
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- Maintaining independence at home after a fall: a process evaluation of the MAINTAIN multicomponent intervention for people living with dementia.Age and ageing · 2025Trial
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches Dementia Education Improves Staff Self-Efficacy and Knowledge in a Post-Acute Care Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Perceived rehabilitation needs of older people with dementia : A qualitative interview study.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- General practitioner and practice nurses perspectives on implementation of the 75+ health assessment: Implications for dementia care and well-being.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- A study on the effectiveness of individual centered goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation in vascular dementia.Cerebral circulation - cognition and behavior · 2025Article
- The Right to Rehabilitation for People With Dementia: A Codesign Approach to Barriers and Solutions.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
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- A framework for rehabilitation for older adults living with dementia.Archives of physiotherapy · 2022Article
- Role of Rehabilitation in the Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Healthcare Provider Perspectives.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- Association of Dementia Severity and Caregiver Support With Early Discharge From Home Health.American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementiasArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPeople with dementia are not routinely offered rehabilitation services despite experiencing disability associated with the condition and accumulating evidence for therapies such as exercise, occupational therapy, and cognitive or physical rehabilitation. It is important to understand the needs and preferences of people with dementia regarding rehabilitation services. The aim of this study was to explore thoughts and beliefs about rehabilitation amongst people with dementia and their families.
methodsInterviews with people with dementia and family members regarding their experience of care following diagnosis and their attitudes and beliefs about rehabilitation for dementia. Surveys with older people with cognitive impairment and/or a diagnosis of dementia to determine preferences for services and understanding of rehabilitation programs.
resultsInterviews with 13 participants (n = 6 people living with dementia with mean age 60 and n = 7 care partners) revealed gaps in care post diagnosis. People reported having to seek out services and frequently sought out services which were rehabilitative in nature. Survey data (n = 91 participants, average age 82) showed that most people had heard of rehabilitation (92%) or had experience of rehabilitation (49%) at some point. There was a wide range of services identified as being beneficial. Rehabilitative interventions including case management, exercise and memory strategies were considered desirable.
conclusionsPeople with dementia report having a wide variety of needs. There are gaps following diagnosis where people with dementia report having to seek out their own services. Some interview participants (who tended to be younger) clearly articulated the need for tailored interventions which maximised independence and quality of life. Survey participants, who were on average older, reported that they would participate in individually applicable rehabilitative therapies if they were available.
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