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Screaming in elderly persons with dementia — a critical review of the literature
Author(s)	Anne Bourbonnais, Francine Ducharme
Journal title	Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, vol 7, no 2, May 2008
Pages	pp 205-226
Source	http://www.dem.sagepub.com
Keywords	Dementia ; Behaviour disorders ; Social surveys ; Literature reviews.
Annotation	The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to present empirical data on screaming to guide knowledge development of this behaviour in older people with dementia. Many reasons have been identified for why humans and animals scream. Studies on older populations have focused mostly on factors associated with screaming. Also, a vast selection of interventions for older people with dementia who scream has been tested, but there is little evidence of their efficacy. Better knowledge of screaming in this population is needed. In particular, the meaning of this behaviour must be determined and stronger evidence of the efficacy of interventions must be acquired. In order to develop helpful clinical interventions, it is suggested that diverse research methods be used and that the perspective of all actors involved be considered, including that of older people, their families and their professional caregivers. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080702208 A
Classmark	EA: EP: 3F: 64A
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