Psychoeducational approaches to managing behavioural symptoms of dementia
Davison, Tanya and McCabe, Marita 2004, Psychoeducational approaches to managing behavioural symptoms of dementia, in ICP 2004 : XXVIII International Congress of Psychology Abstracts, Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, England, pp. 572-572.
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Psychoeducational approaches to managing behavioural symptoms of dementia
Behavioural symptoms of dementia, such as wandering, aggression, and restlessness, are commonly manifested by residents of long-term residential facilities, and are associated with a range of negative outcomes. This paper reviews the literature on the efficacy of psychoeducation programs to improve the skills of residential care staff in managing these symptoms. The benefits and limitations of this approach are illustrated through presentation of case studies from clinical practice, with a focus on organisational and motivational factors. Preliminary data from a psychoeducation program delivered by an Aged Persons Mental Health Team are presented. Recommendations are made for future research and practice.
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Extract published in International Journal of Psychology, 39:5, 473 - 578, 2004.
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eng
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170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
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920112 Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Ageing
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