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The effects of a multi-disciplinary team on sleep quality assessment in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease patients

Zheli Chen1, Lan Wang2, Ke Chen3

  • 1Associate Chief Physician, Department of Geriatric Psychiatry in Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, China.

Scottish Medical Journal
|July 6, 2021
PubMed
Abstract

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Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) treatment significantly improved sleep quality and reduced drowsiness in Alzheimer

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are a significant challenge for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • Adverse reactions are common in AD patients, impacting their quality of life.
  • Evaluating interventions to manage sleep and reduce adverse events is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) treatment in improving sleep quality for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of MDT intervention on reducing adverse reactions in AD patients.
  • To determine if MDT treatment can predict positive therapeutic effects.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 60 mild-to-moderate AD patients with sleep problems.
  • Randomized comparison between routine treatment and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) treatment groups.
  • Assessment of cognitive function, sleep quality, and psycho-behavioral symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Cognitive function declined in the routine treatment group but improved sleep quality in the MDT group.
  • The MDT group showed a significant reduction in drowsiness compared to the routine group.
  • MDT treatment alleviated depression in family caregivers, while routine treatment worsened their anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) treatment is an effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.
  • MDT intervention improves sleep quality and reduces adverse reactions in AD patients.
  • MDT treatment offers meaningful benefits for both AD patients and their family caregivers.
Keywords:
Alzheimer's diseaseMultidisciplinary teamcognitive functioningsleep disorders

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