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The development of a new service for older people whose behaviour is seen as challenging
Author(s)Geoff Watts
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 78, November 2001
PublisherPsychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, November 2001
Pagespp 11-12
KeywordsBehaviour disorders ; Management [care] ; Psychogeriatric units ; Staffordshire.
AnnotationThe aim of Cannock Wood Special Needs Unit is to assess and understand individuals presenting with challenging behaviour, and to facilitate their return to the community when their behaviour no longer presents as challenging. The author describes the development and staffing of this specialist inpatient unit, the role of the clinical psychologist, and the use of dementia care mapping (DCM) in ongoing evaluation. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-011203212 A
ClassmarkEP: QA: LDM: 8ST

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