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1Équipe spécialisée Alzheimer, Drac Sud Romanche, ADPA, immeuble la Maisnie, Bât A, 13 Place du Château, 38220 Vizille, France.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|January 4, 2017
Summary
Specialised Alzheimer's disease (AD) teams enhance patient autonomy and quality of life at home. This approach supports both individuals with AD and their caregivers, improving daily living.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) significantly impacts patient autonomy and caregiver well-being.
- Home-based care is crucial for managing AD progression and maintaining quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of specialised Alzheimer's teams in optimising patient autonomy.
- To assess the impact of these teams on the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers in a home setting.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary team interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Focus on home-based support strategies and patient-centred care.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated improvements in patient autonomy within the home environment.
- Enhanced quality of life reported by both Alzheimer's patients and their family caregivers.
Conclusions:
- Specialised Alzheimer's care teams effectively improve autonomy and quality of life for patients and caregivers at home.
- Home-based, specialised interventions are vital for comprehensive Alzheimer's disease management.
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