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Research: ADAMS and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 66
Abstract
ADAMS and colleagues, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA reviewed (63 references) recent compelling research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) interventions targeted at cognitive deficits in the elderly .
Background
Aged populations in the USA are increasing and are likely to be affected most by the changing shape of healthcare delivery. Within these elderly populations, decreased cognitive function due to dementing disorders is rising.
Methodology
Publications on original clinical research studies, review articles, chapters and books on treating cognitive deficits in the elderly were obtained. Additional information concerning developments in this field was obtained by contacting complementary and alternative medicine researchers. The review included research studies that were methodologically sound. More purely clinical studies were also included to provide a thorough overview of the limited amount of accumulated knowledge in this field . The data were synthesized qualitatively to comprehensively present all the information accumulated to date.
Results
Clinical research in this area is still in the preliminary stages of development. However, existing data from research on the benefits of CAM therapies on cognitive deficits in the elderly show a significant level of promise that warrants a further investment of resources.
Conclusion
References
Adams LL et al. Complementary and alternative medicine: applications and implications for cognitive functioning in elderly populations. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine 7 (2): 52-61. Mar 2001.
