title: The Effects of a Multicomponent Dyadic Intervention With Physical Exercise on the Cognitive Functioning of People With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
abstract: The objective was to evaluate the effects of a multicomponent dyadic intervention on the cognitive functioning of people with dementia living at home in a randomized controlled trial. People with dementia and their family caregivers (n = 111) were randomly assigned to 8 home-based sessions including physical exercise and support or a minimal intervention consisting of monthly written information bulletins and monthly phone calls. Memory, executive functioning (EF), and attention were assessed at baseline, and after 3 (postmeasurement) and 6 months (follow-up). Data were analyzed by using generalized estimating equations (GEE). A small, significant effect was found on attention. No effects were found on memory and EF. Finding only a small significant effect might be explained by the ineffectiveness of the intervention, but also by moderate treatment adherence or a lack of room for improvement because half of the people with dementia were already receiving care in a day care facility.
authors.forename: Anna-Eva
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Prick
authors.forename: Jacomine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: de Lange
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scherder
authors.forename: Jos
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Twisk
authors.forename: Anne Margriet
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pot
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003071:Cognition; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D056344:Executive Function; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012944:Social Support
keywords: activities; prevention; workforce