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Measuring outcomes in Alzheimer's disease
Author(s)	Rhonda J V Montgomery
Journal title	International Psychogeriatrics, vol 8, supplement 1, 1996
Pages	pp 13-16
Keywords	Dementia ; Behaviour modification ; Measurement ; Literature reviews.
Annotation	The premise underlying the implementation of any intervention aimed at changing behavioural or other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is that the change will be beneficial in some manner for the patient, and the benefits will outweigh any negative consequences that may simultaneously arise from the intervention. Consequently, the ultimate task of investigators studying the impact of proposed interventions is to identify and measure the benefit that stems from the intervention, as well as any negative effects. This article outlines patient, caregiver and organisational outcomes, and cites studies which have dealt with measurement issues and methods of measurement. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980305203 A
Classmark	EA: LODM: 3R: 64A
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