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Title: | Effects of the Tailored Activity Program in Brazil (TAP-BR) for Persons With Dementia A Randomized Pilot Trial |
Authors: | NOVELLI, Marcia M. P. C.; MACHADO, Styfany C. B.; LIMA, Gabriela B.; CANTATORE, Lais; SENA, Barbara P.; RODRIGUES, Renata S.; RODRIGUES, Camila I. B.; CANON, Mariana B. F.; PIERSOL, Catherine V.; NITRINI, Ricardo; YASSUDA, Monica S.; GITLIN, Laura N. |
Citation: | ALZHEIMER DISEASE & ASSOCIATED DISORDERS, v.32, n.4, p.339-345, 2018 |
Abstract: | Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of the Tailored Activity Program-Brazilian version (TAP-BR), on behavioral symptoms and the quality of life (QOL) in persons with dementia, as well as on their caregivers, and on caregiver burden. Materials and Methods: A 2-group randomized controlled trial with 30 dyads was conducted: the experimental group (n=15) received TAP-BR over 4 months, and a wait-list control group (n=15) received usual care. Dyads were recruited from the community of Santos City, Brazil. Results: For persons with dementia, 50% were female individuals, the average age was 81.37 (+/- 7.57), and the educational level was 9.97 (+/- 5.32) years. For caregivers, 83.33% were female, the average age was 65.97 (+/- 10.13), and the educational level was 12.10 (+/- 4.44) years. At posttest, in comparison with the wait-list control group, experimental group caregivers reported greater reductions in number (Pd=0.93), frequency (Pd=1.12), and intensity (Pd=0.77) of the behavioral psychological symptoms of dementia, and caregiver distress (Pd=0.87). Caregivers also reported improvement in their own QOL (Pd=0.57) and that of the person with dementia (Pd=0.56); no differences were found in the ratings of QOL by the person with dementia themselves. Conclusions: The results provide compelling evidence that the TAP-BR is an effective strategy to support dementia caregivers in other cultures (cross-validation). |
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