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Reality orientation for dementia
 — a systematic review of the evidence of effectiveness from randomized controlled trials
Author(s)Aimee Spector, Stephen Davies, Bob Woods
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 40, no 2, April 2000
Pagespp 206-212
KeywordsDementia ; Therapy ; Psychiatric treatment ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationA systematic literature review found 43 studies of reality orientation (RO) for dementia, of which 6 were randomised controlled trials. Results were subjected to meta-analysis. Effects on cognition and behaviour were significant in favour of treatment. The evidence indicates that RO has benefits on both cognition and behaviour for dementia sufferers. However, a continued programme may be needed to sustain potential benefits. Future research should evaluate RO in well-designed multi-centre trials. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-001102207 A
ClassmarkEA: LO: LP: 64A

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