期刊名称：Aktuelnosti iz Neurologije, Psihijatrije i Graničnih Područja
印刷版ISSN：0354-2726
出版年度：2009
卷号：XVII
期号：1-2
页码：65-71
出版社：Clinical Center of Vojvodina
摘要：Along with pharmacological treatment, various nontpharmacological interventions have been aptplied in the management of behavioral, psychosocial and cognitive symptoms of people suffering from dementtia. Although there are numerous studies on nontpharmacological approaches in the treatment of dementias, due to their methodological inconsistencies and differences the results demand further validation and confirtmation of the efficacy of individual techniques and methods. The following techniques are in use: education of caregivers, adaptation of the patient>s surroundings, music therapy, aromatherapy, brighttlight therapy, art therapy, animal therapy, structured activities, physical exercise, cognitive rehabilitation, reality orientation, behavioral therapy, validation therapy, etc. Nontpharmacological approaches have shown benefits as regards alleviating behavioral symptoms (agitation, aggression), reducing depression, slowing the progression of cogtnitive dysfunction, preserving independence in everyday activities, and improving the overall quality of life
