Investigating the effects of impairment in non‐verbal communication on neuropsychiatric symptoms and quality of life of people living with dementia

Introduction People living with dementia in nursing homes have complex needs; impairments in cognition, communication, and daily function; neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS); and poor quality of life (QoL). The current study examines impairments in non‐verbal communication as a potential driver of NPS...

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Published in:Alzheimer's & dementia : translational research & clinical interventions 2021, Vol.7 (1), p.e12172-n/a
Main Authors: Khan, Zunera, Da Silva, Miguel Vasconcelos, Nunez, Kayleigh‐Marie, Kalafatis, Chris, Nowicki, Steven, Walker, Zuzana, Testad, Ingelin, Francis, Paul, Ballard, Clive
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
care needs
Caregivers
Dementia
Hypotheses
neuropsychiatric symptoms
Nursing homes
Quality of life
Skills
Verbal communication
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Summary:Introduction People living with dementia in nursing homes have complex needs; impairments in cognition, communication, and daily function; neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS); and poor quality of life (QoL). The current study examines impairments in non‐verbal communication as a potential driver of NPS and QoL. Methods One hundred nursing home residents with dementia were assessed using the Emory Dyssemia Index (EDI), Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nursing Home version (NPI‐NH), Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease (QoL‐AD) at baseline, 12‐, and 24‐week follow‐up. Results The quantile regression (0.5) model indicated that impairment of non‐verbal communication was independently associated with the severity of NPS (P = .001) and proxy reported QoL (P 
ISSN:2352-8737
2352-8737
DOI:10.1002/trc2.12172