Assistive Technology and Cognitive-Behavioral Programs for Promoting Adaptive Skills of Persons with Alzheimer Disease: A Selective Review

Background: Person with Alzheimer Disease may present cognitive, social, communication, physical, and orientation impairments. Furthermore, individuals with Alzheimer Disease may exhibit challenging behavior, isolation, and passivity. Objectives: To emphasize the role of Assistive Technology-based interventions and Cognitive-Behavioral Programs to improve the independence, and the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer Disease. To assess the effects on teaching adaptive responding, and decreasing challenging behaviors. Method: A selective literature review was carried out considering Alzheimer, Assistive Technology, Cognitive-Behavioral Programs, Adaptive Responding, Challenging Behaviors, and Quality of life as keywords. Twenty-six studies were reviewed. Results: Empirical data demonstrated the effectiveness, and the suitability of the selected interventions, although few failures occurred. The participants involved significantly increased their adaptive responding during the intervention phases, and maintained their performance over the time. Conclusion: Assistive Technology-based rehabilitative programs and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions may be helpful for promoting the independence and the quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer Disease.

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Assistive Technology-Based Programs and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Helping Adaptive Responding of Children and Adolescents With Rett Syndrome

Education and Technology Support for Children and Young Adults With ASD and Learning Disabilities - Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-7053-1.ch009 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 167-188

Author(s):

Fabrizio Stasolla ◽

Alessandro O. Caffò ◽

Viviana Perilli

Keyword(s):

Assistive Technology ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Rett Syndrome ◽

Challenging Behavior ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Adaptive Skills ◽

Future Research ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions ◽

Adaptive Responding

This chapter provides the reader with a concise overview of the newest empirical evidences available on the use of assistive technology and cognitive behavioral interventions to promote adaptive skills and decrease challenging behaviors of children and adolescents with Rett syndrome and severe to profound developmental disabilities. Four main categories of studies were identified, namely (1) communication skills, (2) adaptive skills, (3) challenging behavior, and (4) on-task behavior. Twenty-six contributions were reviewed, and 936 participants were involved. Results were largely positive, although rare failures occurred. Educational, clinical, rehabilitative, and psychological implications of the findings were critically discussed. Some useful suggestions for future research and practice were emphasized.

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Family Caregiver Strain and Challenges When Caring for Orthopedic Patients: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9051497 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 1497

Author(s):

Umile Giuseppe Longo ◽

Maria Matarese ◽

Valeria Arcangeli ◽

Viviana Alciati ◽

Vincenzo Candela ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Health Care Team ◽

Process Of Care ◽

Orthopedic Patients ◽

The Impact

Background: Caregivers represent the core of patients’ care in hospital structures, in the process of care and self-care after discharge. We aim to identify the factors that affect the strain of caring for orthopedic patients and how these factors are related to the quality of life of caregivers. We also want to evaluate the role of caregivers in orthopedic disease, focusing attention on the patient–caregiver dyad. Methods: A comprehensive search on PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL and Embase databases was conducted. This review was reported following PRISMA statement guidance. Studies were selected, according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, about patient–caregiver dyads. For quality assessment, we used the MINORS and the Cochrane Risk of BIAS assessment tool. Results: 28 studies were included in the systematic review; in these studies, 3034 dyads were analyzed. Caregivers were not always able to bear the difficulties of care. An improvement in strain was observed after behavioral interventions from health-care team members; Conclusions: The role of the caregiver can lead to a deterioration of physical, cognitive and mental conditions. The use of behavioral interventions increased quality of life, reducing the strain in caregivers of orthopedic patients. For this reason, it is important to consider the impact that orthopedic disease has on the strain of the caregiver and to address this topic.

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