Systematic Review of Psychological Approaches to the Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
Abstract
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Reminiscence Therapy
Validation Therapy
Reality Orientation Therapy
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Other Dementia-Specific Therapies
Non-Dementia-Specific Therapies
Psychological Interventions With Caregivers
Psychosocial Interventions
Sensory enhancement
Music/music therapy
Snoezelen therapy/multisensory stimulation
Other sensory stimulation
Simulated presence therapy
Structured activity
Therapeutic activity programs
Montessori activities
Exercise
Social interaction
Decreased sensory stimulation
Environmental manipulation
Visually complex environments
Mirrors
Signposting
Other environmental manipulations
Group living
Unlocking doors
Staff education in managing behavioral problems
Environmental interventions combined with staff education
Discussion
Effective Psychological Therapies
What Interventions Need More Evidence?
Which Interventions Were Ineffective?
Conclusions
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