A5066625027- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Family Support in Illness
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
North-West University
2019-2025
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2021-2025
Dutch Health Care Inspectorate
2022-2025
Trimbos Institute
2011-2024
International Psychogeriatric Association
2024
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2012-2023
The University of Queensland
2014-2021
World Health Organization
2015-2021
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2019
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum (Netherlands)
2019
In most countries, a fundamental shift in the focus of clinical care for older people is needed. Instead trying to manage numerous diseases and symptoms disjointed fashion, emphasis should be on interventions that optimize people's physical mental capacities over their life course enable them do things they value. This, turn, requires change way services are organized: there more integration within health system between social services. Existing organizational structures not have merge;...
Background The World Health Organization stresses the importance of accessible and (cost)effective caregiver support, given expected increase in number people with dementia detrimental impact on mental health family caregivers. Methods This study assessed effectiveness Internet intervention ‘Mastery over Dementia’. In a RCT, 251 caregivers, whom six were lost at baseline, randomly assigned to two groups. Caregivers experimental group (N = 149) compared caregivers who received minimal...
Abstract Objectives Internet‐based interventions involving elements of cognitive behavior therapy, psychoeducation, relaxation and skills training for caregivers people with dementia have been found to be promising in Western countries. Given these outcomes, the adapted version a multi‐component online caregiver support program World Health Organization, called iSupport, was tested feasibility preliminary effectiveness India. Methods One hundred fifty‐one family members diagnosis Alzheimer's...
OBJECTIVES: (1) To assess the prevalence and consequences of chronic verbal aggression, physical financial mistreatment, neglect in a community‐based sample; (2) to investigate circumstances that led abuse ways which victims handled problem. DESIGN: Prevalence was assessed population‐based sample 1797 older people living independently Amsterdam, Netherlands. In follow‐up study 1 year later, were questioned again about background abuse. RESULTS: The 1‐year elder 5.6%. various types was:...
Objective: Informal caregivers often experience psychological distress due to the changing functioning of person with dementia they care for. Improved understanding reduces distress. To enhance and empathy in caregivers, an innovative technology virtual reality intervention Through D'mentia Lens (TDL) was developed dementia, consisting a simulation movie e-course. A pilot study TDL conducted.Methods: pre-test–post-test design used. filled out questionnaires assessing person-centeredness,...
Caregivers and clinicians may be confronted with the dilemma whether to allow people in early stages of dementia go outside independently risk getting lost, or limit their autonomy mobility. Newly available technology offer a solution. This pilot study is focused on feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness three-month use Global Positioning System (GPS) by care receivers caregivers.Numbers percentages participants positive responses self-report questions were calculated. Differences between...
To optimize care and interventions to improve care, reduce staff burden, it is important have knowledge of the relation between individual neuropsychiatric symptoms distress staff. We therefore explored frequency severity staff.This an explorative study with a cross-sectional design.Care was interviewed regarding 432 residents 17 nursing homes for people dementia.Behavioural problems were assessed using Nursing Home version Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI-NH) questionnaire. The scale NPI-NH...
Purpose: To study the effect of depression (high levels depressive symptoms) on social engagement. Design and Methods: In 65 nursing homes in Netherlands, 562 newly admitted residents were assessed at admission. Social engagement was measured with MDS Index Engagement. A multivariate logistic regression model used to depression, according MDS-depression rating scale controlled for confounders, Results: Fifty-one percent had a low level engagement; twenty seven depressed symptoms). Residents...
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of 30-item and shortened versions Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) in diagnosing depression older nursing home patients.Three hundred thirty-three patients participated a prospective cross-sectional study Netherlands. Sensitivity specificity, positive negative predictive values, area under receiver operating curve (ROC) were assessed. Cronbach alphas also calculated. Both major (MDD) minor (MinD) according to DSM-IV criteria, measured with Schedules...
To prepare the care system for a rising population of older people, it is important to understand what factors predict use care. This paper reports study transitions in informal and professional using Andersen-Newman models predictive predisposing, enabling need factors. The has drawn on Longitudinal Ageing Study Amsterdam (LASA) data contextual were collected at three-yearly intervals from random, sex- age-stratified, population-based sample adults aged 55–85 years. In summary, findings...
Objectives: To investigate the effect of chronic diseases and disease combinations on 1‐year mortality in nursing home residents. Design: Retrospective cohort study using electronically submitted Minimum Data Set (MDS) information Missouri death certificate data. Setting: Five hundred twenty‐two homes Missouri. Participants: Forty‐three thousand five ten residents with a full MDS assessment 1999. Measurements: Information about diseases, age, sex, performance activities daily living (ADLs)...
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effects group living homes on quality life and functioning people with dementia. Methods had a quasi‐experimental design baseline measurement admission an effect six months later. Participants were 67 residents in 19 97 seven traditional nursing homes. DQOL QUALIDEM measured life, functional status examined MMSE, IDDD, RMBPC, NPI‐Q RISE from RAI. Use psychotropic drugs physical restraints also assessed. Linear logistic...