Neuropsychological rehabilitation of memory processes and activities of daily living in mild and moderate Alzheimer's disease patients

Author(s)

Renata Ávila

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina (FM/SBD)
• Defense date: 2004-06-16

Examining board members

Eliane Correa Miotto; Ana Maria Maaz Acosta Alvarez; Monica Sanches Yassuda

• Advisor: Eliane Correa Miotto

Abstract

The effect of a neuropsychological rehabilitation was tested in a sample of 16 patients with mild and moderate Alzheimer disease. After an open trial with rivastigmine for 4 months, they were divided in 3 groups: group sessions, individualized and at home with a caregiver. All 3 groups fulfilled the same rehabilitation protocol, and just before and after the 22 week period of treatment, all patients were evaluated using the same instruments. The results of the study indicated that group session are more effective for psychiatric symptoms, individualized sessions for activities of daily living training and at home training, depending on the patient's and caregiver's profiles, can be an option for treatment of these patients (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 01/08189-8 - Neuropsychological rehabilitation in mnestic processes of patients with Alzheimer's disease
• Grantee: Renata Avila Thomas
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master