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Filter by:Due to demographic changes that have resulted in an aging population, the role of caregiver of an older adult has become very important in recent years. While numerous programs have been designed to lighten the caregiver's physical and emotional burden, fewer programs train caregivers to improve skills and level of independence in the person they care for. The objectives of this research study were to assess the benefits of a caregiver training program on the cognitive and functional status of older adults, as well as to compare the effects of this program according to type of caregiver (professional caregiver vs. family caregiver). Methods: The sample was composed of 160 older adults: a) 100 received care from caregivers who had taken the training program (treatment group), of which 60 were professional caregivers and 40 were family caregivers; and b) 60 received care from caregivers who had not taken the program (control group). In order to evaluate program effects on cognitive and functional status, we used both direct measures (MMSE, CAPE and EuroQol) and caregiver reports (Barthel and RMPBC).
The aim of the study is to find out, weather the students' wellbeing and functional ability can be enhanced by two different type of mindfulness interventions: 1) face-to-face group-based training, and 2) internet-based training based in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy. Study results may be used to decide whether it is worth offering mindfulness training for medical faculty students, and what kind of training would be most suitable and effective in the medical education context.
Medical condition or disease under investigation : Quantitative and qualitative aspects of sleep, quality of life, functional ability and well-being in older adults (>55years) Purpose of clinical trial : To study the prospective effects of a healthy lifestyle program on quantitative and qualitative aspects of sleep, quality of life, functional ability and well-being in older adults. Primary objective : Measure the effects of the intervention on quantitative and qualitative aspects of sleep Secondary objective (s) : Measure the effects of the intervention on physical activity, quality of life, functional ability and well-being Social identity and leadership, social support and motivation Trial Design : Intervention study : controlled before-and-after study Sample Size : total sample size : 1.000 participants Summary of eligibility criteria : Older adults aged above 55years Included in intervention group : adults who are participating in the healthy lifestyle promotion program 'Lekker Actief', organized by OKRA Included in control group : waitlist controls or controls (adults, members of OKRA, not participating in the health promotion program 'Lekker Actief') Maximum duration of treatment of a subject : - Start of Health promotion program 'Lekker Actief' : September 2018 - Measurements with accelerometers will start prior to the health promotion program 'Lekker Actief' : July 2018 - End of Health promotion program 'Lekker Actief' : December 2019 - Duration of Health promotion program 'Lekker Actief': 12 weeks - Maximal duration : July 2018-December 2019
This study aims to test the efficacy of a comprehensive assessment and management tool (AGE: Active Geriatric Evaluation) for geriatric syndromes to prevent functional decline in elderly patients followed in family medicine. Family practitioners will be randomised either to the intervention, consisting of a yearly screening for eight geriatric syndromes accompanied by a management plan in case of positive screening, or to usual care. Level of functioning and quality of life of patients in both arms will be assessed over two years.