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Background: In AD trials, the treatment effect is typically evaluated by estimating the absolute difference in change from baseline to the end-of-study visit (e.g., 18 months) between treatment arms using the MMRM model.
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December 2024
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia.
Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) encompasses a wide range of symptoms and signs associated with a progressive decline in cognitive functions, which adversely affect the quality of life and autonomy of patients. Indigenous communities have been found to have a higher prevalence of CI and dementia. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the prevalence of CI in ethnically diverse populations, such as the Wayuu indigenous community.
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December 2024
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases e.V. (DZNE), Site Rostock/Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
Background: Previous trials reported that collaborative Dementia Care Management (cDCM) could be effective for patients and caregivers and cost-effective for healthcare systems in the short term. However, long-term evidence is lacking. Therefore, the study's objective was to determine the long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cDCM compared with usual care.
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December 2024
Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Self-rated health status goes beyond a mere indicator of one's well-being, encompassing biological, social, and functional aspects. It has emerged as a significant variable in predicting mortality. Against this backdrop, understanding the impact of subjective health status on anxiety symptoms is crucial for individuals with dementia.
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January 2025
Hanyang University Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Korea.
Purpose: There is insufficient information on whether the use of assistive devices is associated with a lower burden on caregivers of individuals with disabilities. This study was conducted (1) to examine how care recipient-level factors, caregiver-level factors, and the use of assistive devices were associated with caregiver burden, and (2) to investigate the assistive device needs of caregivers.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study used surveys.
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