Therapietrouw, mogelijke nadelige effecten, ervaringen, spierkracht, evenwicht, loopsnelheid, mobiliteit, zelfstandigheid in dagelijkse zorgtaken, psychiatrische gedragsproblemen bij dementie Adherence experiences
Conditions
Interventions
two times per week 45 minutes group exercise with strength and balance
exercises, two times per week 20 minutes aerobic stationary cycling on
self-selected resistance
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - By a physician documented diagnosis of dementia in the patient file. In the Nether-lands, the diagnosis of dementia is usually made before admission to the nursing home. The primary physician or a geriatric specialist can make the diagnosis, and there is no legislation according to what criteria the diagnosis can be made. - Able to walk 50 meters without the help of a person (walking aids are allowed). - Informed consent by the family/informal caregiver in charge. - No expected resistance to the intervention, as perceived by the physician in charge.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Behavioural problems that interfere with participation in a group intervention, according to the physician in charge and/or the psychologist in charge. - Other factors listed by the physician in charge that could make it unfavourable for the resident to take part in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study parameters that will be evaluated at the end of the intervention (13 weeks): Adherence to the intervention regarding successfully followed exercise sessions in relation to total available sessions; adverse events related to the intervention; the experiences of participants and exercise conductors. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters: the effects on physical performance (strength, static balance, walking speed, mobility) assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery and the Timed Up and Go, ADL independence with the Functional Independence Measure, and neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia assesses with the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Hom | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed