Programming for Dementia: Maximizing Abilities
Data Collection
Mental Disorders+3
+ Brain Diseases
+ Central Nervous System Diseases
Summary
Study start date: December 1, 2002
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines. This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.300 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 60 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of dementia * Living in or attending programs at participating sites Exclusion Criteria: * Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 5 locations
Stone Gardens
Beachwood, United StatesEliza Bryant Village
Cleveland, United StatesJennings Center for Older Adults
Cleveland, United States