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THE EFFECTS OF THE BRAZILIAN VERSION OF THE TAILORED ACTIVITY PROGRAM (TAP-BR) IN DEMENTIA CARE
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THE EFFECTS OF THE BRAZILIAN VERSION OF THE TAILORED ACTIVITY PROGRAM (TAP-BR) IN DEMENTIA CARE

M. Novelli, S. Machado, G. Lima, L. Cantatore, B.P. Sena, R.S. Rodrigues, L.N. Gitlin and M.S. Yassuda
Innovation in aging, v 1(Suppl 1), pp 980-980
30 Jun 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.3538
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Objectives: Evaluate the effects of the TAP-Br on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and caregiver burden. Methods: In a prospective study 30 dyads (patient and caregiver) were randomized to treatment (EG -experimental group – n=15) or wait-list (CG - control group – n=15). Dyads were evaluated at baseline and after 4 months (trial endpoint). The dyads were recruited from the community in Santos. We carried out comparative analyzes (repeated measures ANOVAs with time (pre versus post-test)) between the groups and calculated the effect size of the intervention. Results: At posttest, EG caregivers reported reduction in the frequency/intensity (p=.001; Cohen’s d= 0.86) and number of behaviors (p=.001; Cohen’s d = 0.90), reduced caregivers’ distress (p=.001; Cohen’s d=0.87) and improved caregivers’ quality of life (p=.001, Cohen’s d = 0.60). Conclusion: Results suggest the TAP-Br is an effective strategy to support dementia caregivers.

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