Raiana Lídice Mór Fukushima1, Elisangela Gisele do Carmo2, Renata do Valle Pedroso3, Pollyanna Natalia Micali3, Paula Secomandi Donadelli1, Gilson Fuzaro3, Reisa Cristiane de Paula Venancio1, Juliana Viola1, José Luiz Riani Costa4. 1. Mestrando. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio Mesquita Filho", Departamento de Educação Física, Instituto de Biociências, Rio Claro SP, Brazil. 2. Mestre. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio Mesquita Filho", Departamento de Educação Física, Instituto de Biociências, Rio Claro SP, Brazil. 3. Doutorando. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio Mesquita Filho", Departamento de Educação Física, Instituto de Biociências, Rio Claro SP, Brazil. 4. Doutor. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio Mesquita Filho", Departamento de Educação Física, Instituto de Biociências, Campus Rio Claro SP, Brasil.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are frequent in Alzheimer's disease and negatively affect patient quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation on neuropsychiatric symptoms in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease. METHODS: The included articles were reviewed between December 2015 and June 2016, and the inclusion criteria were: (1) studies involving older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; (2) studies published in English, Spanish or Portuguese; (3) studies that determined the effect of cognitive stimulation on neuropsychiatric symptoms in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease; (4) controlled trials. RESULTS: Out of the total 722, 9 articles matched the inclusion criteria. Depression, apathy and anxiety were the most frequent symptoms. CONCLUSION: Studies reported significant results post-treatment, suggesting cognitive stimulation can be effective for these neuropsychiatric symptoms, thus improving the quality of life of Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
INTRODUCTION: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are frequent in Alzheimer's disease and negatively affect patient quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation on neuropsychiatric symptoms in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease. METHODS: The included articles were reviewed between December 2015 and June 2016, and the inclusion criteria were: (1) studies involving older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; (2) studies published in English, Spanish or Portuguese; (3) studies that determined the effect of cognitive stimulation on neuropsychiatric symptoms in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease; (4) controlled trials. RESULTS: Out of the total 722, 9 articles matched the inclusion criteria. Depression, apathy and anxiety were the most frequent symptoms. CONCLUSION: Studies reported significant results post-treatment, suggesting cognitive stimulation can be effective for these neuropsychiatric symptoms, thus improving the quality of life of Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
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