2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Effect of brain-activating rehabilitation for elderly participants with dementia
| Project/Area Number |
22700529
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
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| Research Institution | Takasaki University of Health and Welfare |
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Principal Investigator |
YAGAMI Testuya 高崎健康福祉大学, 保健医療学部, 講師 (60505816)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
YAMAGUCHI Haruyasu 群馬大学, 大学院・保健学研究科, 教授 (00158114)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2012
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| Keywords | 認知症 / リハビリテーション / 脳活性化 / 回想法 / 生活障害 / QOL / BPSD |
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| Research Abstract |
We aimed to prove the effectiveness of brain-activating rehabilitation for dementia, which consisted of 5 principles: pleasant atmosphere, communication, praising, social role, and supportive care. The design was a randomized controlled trial but not blinded. Intervention based on the principles of brain-activating rehabilitation was effective in maintaining and improving daily life functions and QOL in elderly participants with dementia.Intervention with brain-activating rehabilitation principles enhanced understanding between staff and participants.
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