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A Structured Physical Exercise Program Reduces Professional Caregiver’s Burden Caused by Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Acute Dementia Care: Randomized Controlled Trial Results

Authors: Fleiner, Tim | Dauth, Hannah | Zijlstra, Wiebren | Haussermann, Peter

Article Type: Short Communication

Abstract:  Physical exercise is an effective treatment approach for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), but it is unknown whether the reduction of NPS has an impact on professional caregiver’s burden. A randomized controlled trial in acute dementia care with N  = 70 patients, n  = 35 per group, was conducted. The intervention group (IG) received an exercise program, the control group a social stimulation program. The RM-ANOVA showed a significant group x time interaction with time effects for the IG and decreased caregiver burden due to the exercise program at follow-up. Physical exercise programs may not only be beneficial for the patients but also for … Show more

Keywords: dementia, hospital care, neuropsychiatric symptoms, professional caregiver’s burden, structured exercise, DRKS00006740 (German Clinical Trial Register)

DOI: 10.3233/JAD-191102

Citation: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 74, no. 2, pp. 429-433, 2020

Price: EUR 27.50