Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Those who have explained the purpose, methods, and ethical considerations of this study to the patient and his/her family, and have obtained consent. 2. Those whose general condition is stable. 3. Those who are able to communicate stably.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with severe dementia who show "severe dementia" in the dementia severity assessment. 2. Patients with psychiatric disorders other than dementia. 3. Patients who cannot continue the evaluation. 4. Those whose sense of smell is affected by medication. 5. Patients with a history of sinusitis or other conditions that cause olfactory loss.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Olfaction test: 1) Card-type olfactory identification test 2) Daily smell questionnaire 2. Personal attributes3. Physical function assessment 1) Grip strength 2) Loco check 3) 10-meter walk 4. Mental function assessment 1) Dementia Severity(Clinical Dementia Rating; CDR) 2) Cognitive function assessment(Mini-Mental State Examination; MMSE) 3) Assessment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (Dementia Behavior Disturbance Scale; DBD) 5.Activities of daily living assessment 1) Functional Independence Measure(FIM) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Health Insurance Nogami Kosei General Hospital Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Room