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

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O'Connor, C.M., Clemson, L., Brodaty, H., Jeon, Y.H., Mioshi, E., Gitlin, L.N.·2014·International Psychogeriatrics

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BACKGROUND: Behavioral 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. METHODS: This 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. CONCLUSIONS: This 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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Authors
O'Connor, C. M., Clemson, L., Brodaty, H., Jeon, Y. H., Mioshi, E., & Gitlin, L. N.
Affiliations
  • The University of Sydney (AU)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • Johns Hopkins University (US)
Corresponding author
Clemson, L.
Venue
International Psychogeriatrics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-05
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
857-869
ISSN
1041-6102 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2158379577
Cited by
27
References
79
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 1
FWCI
2.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • International Psychogeriatrics (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • UEA Digital Repository (University of East Anglia) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • National Institute on Aging (R01AG041781)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Keywords
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, dementia, non-pharmacological treatment, family caregivers, caregiver burden, occupational therapy, cost-effectiveness, willingness to pay, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, community-based dementia care, Australia
MeSH terms
Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Australia, Behavioral Symptoms, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Dementia, Female, Humans, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Occupational Therapy, Quality of Life, Mental Competency, Caregivers, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Cost of Illness, Needs Assessment, Consumer Health Information

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