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Mapping and measuring outcomes in dementia; [and] Disclosing diagnosis in dementia — [special sections]
Author(s)	Martin W Orrell, Dan G Blazer
Journal title	Aging & Mental Health, vol 11, no 3, May 2007
Pages	pp 237-357 (whole issue)
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Dementia ; Depression ; Therapeutics ; Therapy ; Psychiatric treatment ; Methodology.
Annotation	Two examples of the application of dementia care mapping (DCM) - in Australia and Finland - are described. The psychometric properties of two scales - the Dementia Behaviour Disturbance Scale, and the Ambiance Scale (AS) - are evaluated. The variability in disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia is explored from the perspective of physicians giving the diagnosis: there is seemingly no consistent method. Next, the emotional impact of dementia diagnosis on people with dementia and their caregivers is examined. Three articles consider depression and depressive symptoms of caregivers and those with psychotic disorders, while another three cover therapies: reminiscence and its effects on psychological well-being; group music therapy and its effects on agitation; and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for recurring depression. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-070614210 A
Classmark	EA: ENR: LL: LO: LP: 3D
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