A5061295586- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Nursing care and research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Higher Education Teaching and Evaluation
Universitat de Barcelona
2010-2020
Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona
2016-2020
Institut d'Assistència Sanitària
2010-2018
Government of the Republic of Korea
2012
International Psychogeriatric Association
2012
Ames National Laboratory
2012
Hospital Santa Caterina
2010
Abstract Aims To compare care recipient and caregiver perceptions of quality life in patients (QoL‐p) with Alzheimer's disease (AD). identify associated factors, the concordances‐discrepancies. Method Cross‐sectional analytic study 236 their carers using Quality Life Disease (QoL‐AD) scale, socio‐demographic data clinical examination. Results Patients scored QoL‐AD more favourably than did caregivers (34.4 vs 31.3, p < 0.001). Cognitive deterioration not affect perception (rho = −0.05,...
Objectives Anosognosia is the lack of deficit awareness, and it a common symptom in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The objective this study was to assess relationship between anosognosia caregiver burden. Methods This cross‐sectional, analytical who were diagnosed AD their caregivers. evaluated using Experimenter Rating Scale, burden Burden Interview (BI). Using BI's comprehensive scoring each its five factors as dependent variables, we adjusted six linear regression models...
Little research has been conducted into differences in the perceived quality of life patients (QoL-p) when comparing spouse and adult child caregivers people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The aim this study was to identify differential variables QoL-p between carers, distinguishing caregivers.Cross-sectional analytic 251 their carers (spouses: 112; children: 139) using QoL-AD scale sociodemographic clinical data.The more positive perception spouses associated higher educational levels...
This study aimed to determine the factors that predict anosognosia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and examine effect of on patient caregiver perceptions patient's quality life (QoL-p), using a cross-section
Objectives Neuropsychiatric symptoms and anosognosia are known to influence the perceived quality of life patients (QoL-p) with Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study analysed their impact on patient caregiver ratings QoL-p how these changed in relation severity dementia. Methods A baseline sample 221 caregivers was followed up over 24 months. Instruments: Inventory (NPI), Anosognosia Questionnaire—Dementia (AQ-D), Quality life—Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD) Global Deterioration Scale (GDS)....
Although numerous studies have examined caregiver burden in the context of Alzheimer's disease, discrepancies remain regarding influence certain factors. This study aimed to identify trajectories Alzheimer
Cross-sectional studies report notable discrepancies between patient and caregiver ratings of the quality life patients (QoL-p) with Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study aimed to identify factors associated any changes in QoL-p
Several studies have identified certain caregiver factors that can produce variability in their assessments of the capacities patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).To identify variables associated ratings patients' capacities.Consecutive sample 221 outpatients AD and family caregivers. The evaluated by caregivers were degree functional disability, using Disability Assessment for Dementia (DAD); psychological behavioral symptoms, via Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI); anosognosia, Anosognosia...
ABSTRACT Background: Transcultural studies regarding the comparison of levels burden in caregivers patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) from Europe and Latin America are rare. We designed this study to investigate differentiating factors associated Brazilian Spanish AD. Methods: This is a cross-sectional composed by samples outpatients AD their Brazil ( n = 128) Spain 146). Caregivers answered Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) Sociodemographic Questionnaire. Patients were assessed Mini-Mental...
The aims of the study were to identify clinical characteristics three groups caregivers: spouses, live-in adult-child or non-live-in adult-child, and their relation degree perceived burden (Caregiver Burden Interview).The sample comprised 275 Alzheimer's disease primary caregivers, with a follow-up 24 months. Cognitive, functional behavioural evaluated in persons dementia, whilst sociodemographic data, use socio-medical resources, physical mental health self-perceived assessed caregivers....
ABSTRACT Background: The concept of dependence has been proposed as an integrative measure to assess the progression Alzheimer's disease (AD).This study aimed investigate association patient's level with caregiver burden within a general theoretical model that includes other well-established determinants. Methods: Observational and cross-sectional multicenter study. sample consisted patients AD recruited in outpatient consultation offices by convenience sampling procedure stratified dementia...
Schools play a key role in transmitting attitudes towards sexual diversity. Many studies stress the importance of teachers' and other professionals' gay men and/or lesbian women. This study evaluates prejudices toward homosexuality sample 254 elementary high school teachers Barcelona its surrounding area. The results obtained using scale overt subtle prejudice perceived discrepancy values indicate that between likely behavior personal was significantly greater women, those who hold religious...
There are discrepant findings regarding which subscales of the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) able to predict cognitive decline. The study aimed identify baseline CAMCOG that can discriminate between patients and decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) mild impairment (MCI).This was a five-year case-control with control group. Participants were grouped into AD (n = 121), MCI converted dementia (MCI-Ad, n 43), MCI-stable (MCI-St, 66), controls (CTR, 112). Differences mean scores...
Objectives: The aims of this study are: to analyze the factor structure EURO-D depression scale; explore variables associated with depressive symptoms in total sample and factors; compare presence distribution 15 European countries.Method: 62,182 participants Wave 5 (2013) Survey Health, Aging Retirement Europe (SHARE) were included. Instruments: SHARE scale. Factor, bivariate multilevel analyses performed.Results: Higher levels a poorer self-perception physical health (η2 = 0.22) economic...
To assess the association between early parental death and risk of dementia in adult life to examine factors associated with people without dementia.A population-based case-control study a sample 65 997 participants from Survey Health, Ageing Retirement Europe study. Early was operationalized as at age ≤16 years. Main analyses were conducted using bivariate multivariate logistic regression analyses.The odds ratio (OR) for individuals who experienced (father or mother) years 1.83 (95%CI...
Anosognosia in Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been associated with greater cognitive impairment and more behavioural psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). This study examines the incidence, persistence, remission rates anosognosia over a 12-month period, as well related risk fa ctors. was an observational prospective study. The longitudinal sample comprised 177 patients mild or moderate AD, their respective caregivers. assessed using Questionnaire Dementia, we also evaluated status...
Background: According to cross-sectional studies, there is an association between anosognosia in people with dementia and caregiver's burden depression. Anosognosia patients may be a cause of caregiver However, variability ratings exist as caregivers depression have more pessimistic view the patients' health. Objective: To assess using widely used scale its longitudinal relationship Methods: A convenience cohort 221 consecutive outpatient dyads was followed up at 12 24 months. The main...
Anosognosia is common in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and it frequently related to an increase time of care demand.The aim the study was examine effect anosognosia on total costs informal AD.This a prospective longitudinal community-dwelling AD patients. Anosognosia, care, use support services (e.g., day centers) were recorded at baseline after 24 months. The cost caregiving calculated as 'market price'.At baseline, prevalence 54.3% (n = 221), 43.9% classified mild-AD. average 5...