Status:

COMPLETED

Occupational Therapy Programme of Patients With Dementia Performing Activities of Daily Living

Lead Sponsor:

University of Extremadura

Conditions:

Dementia

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To assess the effectiveness of the Stimulation of Activities of Daily Living (SADL) Occupational Therapy programme on the independence of ADL by persons with dementia who are institutionalized. This p...

Detailed Description

This study is a longitudinal and prospective clinical trial approved by the bioethics Commission of the University of Extremadura. 58 senior citizens institutionalized with dementia in residential hom...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Institutionalization in residential homes at least 6 months before the commencement of the study.
  • Diagnosis of dementia for at least one year according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS IV) criteria.
  • Over 60 years old.
  • Barthel Index scores greater than or equal to 40%.
  • Lobo´s Cognitive Mini Test scores greater than or equal to 15 points.
  • To be included in the BADL intervention programme of Occupational therapy in the previous 6 months and to have the informed consent signed by the legal tutor.

Exclusion

  • To present psychological or behavior symptoms diagnosed by a doctor.
  • Barthel Index scores less than 40%
  • Not being included in the BADL intervention programme of Occupational therapy in the previous 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

58 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02199353

Start Date

November 1 2012

End Date

April 1 2013

Last Update

July 25 2014

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'CARE' elderly residential homes

Cáceres, Cáceres, Spain, 10004