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Nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation and aggression in dementia |
Brasure M, Jutkowitz E, Fuchs E, Nelson VA, Kane RA, Shippee T, Fink HA, Sylvanus T, Ouellette J, Butler M, Kane RL |
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Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Brasure M, Jutkowitz E, Fuchs E, Nelson VA, Kane RA, Shippee T, Fink HA, Sylvanus T, Ouellette J, Butler M, Kane RL. Nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation and aggression in dementia. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 177. 2016 Authors' objectives To assess the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation and aggression in individuals with dementia.
Authors' conclusions Although many trials have been conducted to determine effective nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation/aggression in dementia, which is a critical topic, the evidence base is weak because of the variety of comparisons, measurement issues, and other methodological limitations. When evidence was sufficient to draw conclusions about effectiveness for a group of interventions, agitation/aggression outcomes were typically similar to those of control groups. Future research is needed to guide providers and informal caregivers toward effective interventions for agitation/aggression in dementia. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Aggression; Dementia; Humans; Psychomotor Agitation Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence AHRQ, Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA Email: AHRQTAP@ahrq.hhs.gov AccessionNumber 32016000620 Date abstract record published 07/04/2016 |
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