Publications by authors named "Elisabet Sole Verdaguer"
Background And Objectives: Despite the importance of meaningful activity in mild dementia, only limited data are available on the development of interventions supporting people with mild dementia to engage in meaningful activity. In this article, we describe the development of an intervention that responds to this need.
Research Design And Methods: Intervention mapping (IM), an evidence-based approach, was used to develop STAYING ACTIVE (STAYing well and active-schedulINg meaninGful and enjoyAble aCTIvities to promote Vitality and wEll-being in mild dementia).
Background: Depressive symptoms are common in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and negatively impact patient well-being. The main aim of the present study was to establish summary estimates for the prevalence of minor depressive disorder (MinD) and subthreshold depression in AD and synthesise evidence on prognosis and management of these symptoms in order to inform clinical guidelines.
Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of prevalence, prognosis, and treatments for minor and subthreshold depression in AD.
Article Synopsis
- Engaging in enjoyable activities is crucial for well-being, especially for those with mild dementia, but there’s a lack of studies evaluating interventions.
- This research examined Behavioral Activation (BA) as a psychological intervention, comparing its effectiveness to standard treatment.
- Findings indicated that BA may lead to improvements in daily function and engagement in meaningful activities, although depressive symptoms remained stable; a larger trial to assess its clinical effectiveness is warranted.
Objective: Depressive symptoms are common among people with dementia, impacting quality of life and cognitive and functional decline. Currently, little is known about the acceptability and feasibility of psychological interventions for people with mild dementia, with recent reviews identifying the need for further evidence. Developing and evaluating psychological interventions to prevent and treat these symptoms is, therefore, an important clinical and research priority.
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