Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Miharu Nakanishi, Taeko Nakashima, Yuki Miyamoto, Mai Sakai, Hatsumi Yoshii, Syudo Yamasaki, Atsushi Nishida
Summary: This study examined the relationship between ACP initiation and depressive symptoms among home-dwelling people with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that persons with professional involvement in ACP conversations had more severe depressive symptoms, while there was no significant association between ACP initiation and the quality of life of persons with dementia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
So Yeon Jeon, Jeong Lan Kim
Summary: This study found that spousal caregivers (SCGs) of patients with cognitive impairment are at risk for depression and malnutrition, which can further impact cognitive decline. With decreased cognitive status in care recipients, SCGs often exhibit higher depression scores and malnutrition risks. Gender also plays a moderating role in the association between care-recipients' cognition and lifestyle factors in SCGs.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Julia Mariano Gaigher, Isabel Barbeito Lacerda, Marcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado
Summary: This systematic review compares and discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of people with dementia and their caregivers, in comparison to other populations. The findings suggest that social isolation can exacerbate neuropsychiatric symptoms and motor difficulties in individuals with dementia, while increasing caregiver burden and anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zach Monahan, Dyani Shores, Alyson Mack, Natasha Bray, Alicia Ford, Micah Hartwell
Summary: This study analyzed the rates of depressive disorders among caregivers in the United States and their associations with demographic and relational aspects of the care recipient. The findings showed that female caregivers, American Indian/Alaskan Native caregivers, caregivers of unknown race, caregivers with a low income, and caregivers without high school education had higher rates of depression diagnosis. Caregivers were also more likely to experience depression if the care recipient had a mental or chronic respiratory condition, or if the care recipient was their live-in partner. However, depression rates were lower for caregivers of their own mother-in-law or spouse.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Liliana Ramirez-Gomez, Julene K. Johnson, Christine Ritchie, Ashley K. Meyer, Emily Tan, Saira Madarasmi, Paulina Gutierrez-Ramirez, Cecilianna Aldarondo-Hernandez, David Mischoulon, Sreya Banerjee, Felipe A. Jain
Summary: Spanish-speaking family caregivers of people with dementia have limited supportive resources in their own language. This study examined the feasibility of a Spanish language adaptation of a virtual Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT) program. Results showed that participating caregivers experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms and improvements in mindfulness, caregiver burden, and well-being. The adapted MIT program was found to be feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial for this population. Further research is needed to validate the efficacy of MIT in larger, randomized controlled trials.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Manuela Altieri, Gabriella Santangelo
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures had psychological consequences for caregivers of people with dementia, leading to increased levels of depression. High resilience was negatively associated with anxiety levels but had no effect on depressive symptoms during the lockdown, and was also linked to lower levels of caregiver burden.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yin Cheng, Zhaoqin Wang, Tianting Yang, Wenjun Lv, Haolian Huang, Yanhong Zhang
Summary: This study in China found that the prevalence of depression among primary caregivers of people with dementia was 42.8%, with health condition being the most related factor to caregiver's depression.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kangrim Cho, Junggu Choi, Sanghoon Han
Summary: Due to the increasing prevalence of dementia, it has become one of the most extensively studied health issues. This study aimed to identify determinants of depression in dementia caregivers using data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). By comparing dementia caregivers with the general population, we found significant differences in the causes of depression, providing a basis for policy development to improve the mental health of dementia caregivers.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Julia G. Burgdorf, Halima Amjad
Summary: This study explores the impact of a recognized formal diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) on family caregivers. The results show that caregivers assisting individuals with a formal diagnosis are more likely to experience emotional difficulty and family disagreement, but they are also more likely to assist with communication during doctor's visits and receive caregiving-related training.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
The N. H. Than, Tran T. T. Nguyen, Tuan C. Nguyen, Lan T. D. Vu, Phong T. Vo, Khoa TTruong, Penelope Schofield, Tuan A. Nguyen
Summary: This study aims to identify the information required by family caregivers of people with dementia and test the feasibility of the intervention and methodology. In-depth interviews will be conducted to determine the intervention content, and a pilot randomized control trial will be carried out. The study will provide insights into reducing stress, depression, and anxiety among family caregivers of people with dementia in Vietnam through a smartphone app-based intervention.
Article
Nursing
Ying Yu, Sarah C. C. Hunter, Lily Xiao, Claudia Meyer, Michael Chapman, Kai Ping Tan, Langduo Chen, Sue Mckechnie, Julie Ratcliffe, Shahid Ullah, Alison Kitson, Andre Q. Q. Andrade, Craig Whitehead
Summary: This qualitative study explored stakeholders' perceptions of a facilitator's role in supporting carers when embedding iSupport for Dementia psychoeducation program in care services. The findings suggest that the facilitator's role has the potential to mitigate sources of stress and improve the health and well-being of carers and those for whom they care, throughout the dementia care journey.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Leila Jahani, Shahla Abolhassani, Sima Babaee, Victoria Omranifard
Summary: This study investigates the effects of a compassion-based program on the grief experienced by caregivers of people suffering from dementia. The program showed significant reduction in grief, but its effect diminished over time.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jue Hua Lau, Edimansyah Abdin, Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Esmond Seow, Li Ling Ng, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam
Summary: This study found that caregiver distress and burden were associated with healthcare utilization of persons with dementia, highlighting the importance of providing interventions to support caregivers in managing the care of PWD.
Review
Psychiatry
Si-Sheng Huang
Summary: As the elderly population increases, dementia has become a significant burden. The World Health Organization recognizes dementia care as a public health priority and calls for more support for family caregivers. Taking care of someone with dementia is a long-term responsibility that may lead to depression among caregivers, affecting the patient's status and prognosis.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nancy A. Hodgson, Darina Petrovsky, Kerry Finegan, Beth A. Kallmyer, Joanne Pike, Sam Fazio
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of care consultation delivered through the Alzheimer's Association National Helpline and found that callers reported significant improvements in caregiver mental health scores and ability to manage emotions within one week. While no differences were found between the two conditions, receiving a single call from the helpline proved beneficial for caregivers.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Emergency Medicine
P. Daniel Patterson, J. Stephen Higgins, Eddy S. Lang, Michael S. Runyon, Laura K. Barger, Jonathan R. Studnek, Charity G. Moore, Kathy Robinson, Dia Gainor, Allison Infinger, Patricia M. Weiss, Denisse J. Sequeira, Christian Martin-Gill
PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
(2017)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Natalia E. Morone, Charity G. Moore, Carol M. Greco
JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2017)
Article
Orthopedics
Thomas B. Bemenderfer, Nigel L. Rozario, Charity G. Moore, Madhav A. Karunakar
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
(2017)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amber E. Barnato, Robert Moore, Charity G. Moore, Neal D. Kohatsu, Rebecca L. Sudore
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Vicente E. Torres, Kaleab Z. Abebe, Robert W. Schrier, Ronald D. Perrone, Arlene B. Chapman, Alan S. Yu, William E. Braun, Theodore I. Steinman, Godela Brosnahan, Marie C. Hogan, Frederic F. Rahbari, Jared J. Grantham, Kyongtae T. Bae, Charity G. Moore, Michael F. Flessner
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
Article
Pediatrics
Arshad T. Khalid, Charity G. Moore, Christopher Hall, Flora Olabopo, Nigel L. Rozario, Michael F. Holick, Susan L. Greenspan, Kumaravel Rajakumar
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Rheumatology
Samannaaz S. Khoja, Charity G. Moore, Bret H. Goodpaster, Anthony Delitto, Sara R. Piva
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Margaret Schenkman, Charity G. Moore, Wendy M. Kohrt, Deborah A. Hall, Anthony Delitto, Cynthia L. Comella, Deborah A. Josbeno, Cory L. Christiansen, Brian D. Berman, Benzi M. Kluger, Edward L. Melanson, Samay Jain, Julie A. Robichaud, Cynthia Poon, Daniel M. Corcos
Article
Orthopedics
Richard A. Wawrose, Forbes E. Howington, Clarissa M. LeVasseur, Clair N. Smith, Brandon K. Couch, Jeremy D. Shaw, William F. Donaldson, Joon Y. Lee, Charity G. Patterson, William J. Anderst, Kevin M. Bell
Summary: This study compared the kinematics of the spine under in vivo and in vitro loading conditions, finding that the in vitro model had a more anterior instant center of rotation and larger disc heights relative to in vivo. However, after adjusting for gender, the differences in disc height were not statistically significant.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Jason M. Beneciuk, Steven Z. George, Charity G. Patterson, Clair N. Smith, Gerard P. Brennan, Stephen T. Wegener, Eric J. Roseen, Robert B. Saper, Anthony Delitto
Summary: Treatment effect modifiers were identified for disability in patients with acute low back pain, including smoking and pain medication usage. Smokers showed a significant effect of psychologically informed physical therapy (PIPT) compared to usual care, while nonsmokers did not. Participants prescribed >= 3 pain medications also showed a significant effect of PIPT compared to usual care. These findings can inform the design of future clinical trials investigating the effectiveness of tailored PIPT applications.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Charity G. Patterson, Natalie E. Leland, Elaine Mormer, Catherine V. Palmer
Summary: Cluster-randomized trials and cluster-randomized stepped-wedge trials are alternative methods where interventions are allocated at the group level and outcomes are measured at the individual level. These designs are particularly useful for testing speech, language, and hearing care interventions in real-world settings where individual-randomized trials are not feasible.
JOURNAL OF SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Charity G. Patterson, Elizabeth Joslin, Alexandra B. Gil, Wendy Spigle, Todd Nemet, Lana Chahine, Cory L. Christiansen, Ed Melanson, Wendy M. Kohrt, Martina Mancini, Deborah Josbeno, Katherine Balfany, Garett Griffith, Mac Kenzie Dunlap, Guillaume Lamotte, Erin Suttman, Danielle Larson, Chantale Branson, Kathleen E. McKee, Li Goelz, Cynthia Poon, Barbara Tilley, Un Jung Kang, Malu Gamez Tansey, Nijee Luthra, Caroline M. Tanner, Jacob M. Haus, Giamila Fantuzzi, Nikolaus R. McFarland, Paulina Gonzalez-Latapi, Tatiana Foroud, Robert Motl, Michael A. Schwarzschild, Tanya Simuni, Kenneth Marek, Anna Naito, Codrin Lungu, Daniel M. Corcos
Summary: This article introduces a research study on the effects of high-intensity endurance exercise on the progression of Parkinson's disease. The study aims to explore whether high-intensity endurance training can slow down the progression of the disease, thus improving the quality of life for patients.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ifeyinwa Osunkwo, Raymona Lawrence, Myra Robinson, Charity Patterson, James Symanowski, Caterina Minniti, Paulette Bryant, Justina Williams, James Eckman, Payal Desai
Summary: This study is a multi-center, randomized clinical trial aiming to provide structured transition education for emerging adults with sickle cell disease and evaluate the effectiveness of peer mentoring. The primary objective is to compare the reduction in acute care visits per year over 24 months between STE + PM and STE only, and secondary objectives include comparing overall healthcare utilization and patient-reported quality of life outcomes at 24 months.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Mohammed Sanjak, Velma Langford, Scott Holsten, Nigel Rozario, Charity G. Moore Patterson, Elena Bravver, William L. Bockenek, Benjamin R. Brooks
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2017)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael T. Brennan, Bengt Hasseus, Allan J. Hovan, Judith E. Raber-Durlacher, Nicole M. A. Blijlevens, Marie-Charlotte Huysmans, Karin Garming Legert, Jan-Erik Johansson, Charity G. Moore, Inger von Bultzingslowen
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2018)