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Predictors of cognitive improvement after reality orientation in Alzheimer's disease
Author(s)Orazio Zanetti, Monica Oriani, Cristina Geroldi
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 31, no 3, May 2002
Pagespp 193-196
KeywordsDementia ; Therapy ; Cognitive processes ; Evaluation ; Italy.
AnnotationThere is some evidence that reality orientation has benefits on both cognition and behaviour in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the clinical characteristics of patients who respond to reality orientation are poorly understood; and objective selection criteria for those suitable for reality orientation are not available. This retrospective Italian study shows that lower Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) performance at baseline, and the absence of euphoria are significant predictor variables of responsiveness to a 1-month formal reality orientation programme in outpatients with mild to moderate dementia. Further research is required to determine the clinical profile of AD patients who may benefit from short- and long-term reality orientation. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020530210 A
ClassmarkEA: LO: DA: 4C: 76V

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