Synthesis of research findings regarding the care of people with Alzheimer's disease--Part II.
The purpose of this review is to present knowledge about the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Synthesized research findings about the pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions used with patients who have Alzheimer's disease are presented and are followed by a discussion regarding the actions nurses can initiate to enhance functioning and delay institutionalization. While there is a great deal of interest and study of AD treatment, the research is variable and often with small populations. Even so, the results of these studies are promising, as they provide information about the ways AD symptoms can be controlled by medication and other means.
Bower
Fay L
FL
Department of Nursing at Holy Names College, USA. fbower1@sbcglobal.net
McCullough
Cyndi S
CS
Pille
Barbara L
BL
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000339:Affect / Q000187:drug effects; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001519:Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002491:Central Nervous System Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003071:Cognition / Q000187:drug effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002491:Central Nervous System Agents