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Randomized longitudinal study |
236 (152; 84) |
Psychosocial intervention had no effect on well-being, disease progression, or AD symptoms. |
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Randomized longitudinal study |
51 (34; 17) |
Memory rehabilitation training had positive effects on the well-being of patients with AD (in the short term). |
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Randomized longitudinal study |
48 (24; 24)
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Musical interventions may improve the well-being of patients with AD. |
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Randomized longitudinal study |
59 (29; 30) |
Treadmill training is effective for improving QOL, systemic inflammation and psychological well-being in people with AD. |
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Cross-sectional study |
101 |
Level of awareness of deficits has little influence on QOL assessments in dementia. |
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Randomized longitudinal study |
174 (100; 74) |
Controlled and supervised GPR postural technique is valid to improve well-being but lacks evidence of effectiveness. |
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Cross-sectional study |
488 |
Self-rated health in people with AD and their caregivers provides important information regarding determinants of QOL in dementia. |
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Cross-sectional study |
58 |
Preserved emotional perception skills in participants with AD are not related to satisfaction with relationships to caregivers. |
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Cross-sectional study |
257 |
OOHB was effective for improving activities of daily living and QOL of individuals with AD. |
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Cross-sectional study |
104 |
Preserved cognitive skills improve psychological well-being in AD. |
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Randomized longitudinal study |
29 (13; 16)
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The nostalgia intervention boosted self-reported psychological resources, positive affect and meaning in life. |
| Larouche et al. (2019)2121 Larouche E, Hudon C, Goulet S. Mindfulness mechanisms and psychological effects for aMCI patients: A comparison with psychoeducation. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019;34:93-104.
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Randomized longitudinal study |
48 (24; 24)
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Mindfulness and MAT Intervention have the potential to reduce depressive and anxious symptoms and improve QOL in AD. |
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Cross-sectional study |
259 (160; 99) |
Cognitive complaints are associated with low QOL, higher depression, anxiety, stress and poor well-being. |
