Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCommunication and Low Mood (CALM): a randomized controlled trial of behavioural therapy for stroke patients with aphasia.
The aim was to evaluate behavioural therapy as a treatment for low mood in people with aphasia. ⋯ Behavioural therapy seemed to improve the mood of people with aphasia.
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Clinical rehabilitation · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyFeasibility, safety and preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme for older people with Alzheimer's disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a home-based exercise programme for people with Alzheimer's disease, and to provide preliminary evidence of programme effectiveness in improving balance and mobility and reducing falls risk. ⋯ The exercise programme was feasible and safe and may help improve balance and mobility performance and reduce falls risk in people with Alzheimer's disease.