Synthesis of research findings regarding the care of people with Alzheimer's disease--Part II.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this review is to present knowledge about the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Synthesized research findings about the pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions used with patients who have Alzheimer's disease are presented and are followed by a discussion regarding the actions nurses can initiate to enhance functioning and delay institutionalization. While there is a great deal of interest and study of AD treatment, the research is variable and often with small populations. Even so, the results of these studies are promising, as they provide information about the ways AD symptoms can be controlled by medication and other means.

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Author information

Author/s: Bower, Fay L (FL); McCullough, Cyndi S (CS); Pille, Barbara L (BL);

Affiliation: Department of Nursing at Holy Names College, USA. fbower1@sbcglobal.net

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: The online journal of knowledge synthesis for nursing (Online J Knowl Synth Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Aug; vol 9 (issue ) : pp 4

Dates: Created 2002/09/18; Completed 2002/11/26; Revised 2006/10/13;

PMID: 12237785, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Activities of Daily Living
Affect - drug effects
Alzheimer Disease - drug therapy; nursing; psychology; therapy
Behavior - drug effects
Behavior Therapy - methods
Central Nervous System Agents - therapeutic use

Associated Chemicals: Central Nervous System Agents (0)

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