Blar i Faculty of Social Sciences på emneord "dementia"
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A longitudinal study of anxiety and cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer’ s disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01)Background Anxiety in dementia is common but not well studied. We studied the associations of anxiety longitudinally in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Methods In total, 194 patients ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine in relation to the behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia: A systematic review
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)The purpose of this thesis is to assess the efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in people with dementia with behavioural and psychological symptoms. A literature search was undertaken. Three databases, ... -
Efficacy of individual pain treatment on quality of life
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)People with dementia, particularly those who reside in nursing homes, are at high risk of under-recognition and under-treatment of pain. Under-treatment of pain is associated with gait disturbances, falls, malnutrition, ... -
En datters reise : case-study med narrativ tilnærming.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-11-13)Formålet med denne oppgaven var å utforske erfaringer med samarbeid til en pårørende til en minoritetsetnisk person med demens og helsepersonell. Målet var å få kunnskap om hvordan en pårørende person opplever samarbeid ... -
Use of drugs with anticholinergic properties and factors affecting cognition in patients with mild dementia
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05)Background: Elderly people, particularly those with dementia, are at high risk of adverse anticholinergic drug effects. Despite the well-recognized potential for cognitive decline with anticholinergic agents, their use ...