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Different attitudes when handling aggressive behaviour in dementia
— narratives from two caregiver groups | | Author(s) | K Skovdahl, A L Kihlgren, M Kihlgren |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 7, no 4, July 2003 |
| Pages | pp 277-286 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Aggression ; Residents [care homes] ; Social interaction ; Care home staff ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; Sweden. |
| Annotation | The experiences are highlighted of 15 Swedish formal caregivers during their interactions with residents suffering from dementia disease and showing aggressive behaviour. The purpose was to study caregivers' reflections about and attitudes to behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and how they dealt with the symptoms. This was done by comparing care units with high and low levels of aggressive behaviour in residents. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used for the analysing the interviews. The main themes that emerged were: a need for balance between demands and competence; and a need for support. Findings indicated the importance of a balance for residents as well as for caregivers, if a positive relationship was to develop. Furthermore, caregivers stated that support was crucial, not only for residents, but also for themselves, if they were expected to cope with demanding situations. Different types of support were necessary and included confirmation, feedback, and supervision. Residents who feel appreciated and respected may be less likely to act out their frustrations in an inappropriate manner. Caregivers who strive to understand the meaning behind a resident's behaviour, and who master the necessary caregiving skills and their implementation, could be more successful in curbing distressing behaviour, than caregivers who act merely in a custodial role.(RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-030806225 A |
| Classmark | EA: EPB: KX: TMA: QRM: DP: 3F: 76P |
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