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Talking mats
 — a model of communication training
Author(s)Joan Murphy, Jean Alexander, Ann McLinton
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 24, no 5, September-October 2016
PublisherHawker Publications, September-October 2016
Pagespp 22-25
Sourcewww.careinfo.org
KeywordsDementia ; Participation ; Communication ; Geriatric hospitals ; In-service training ; Evaluation.
AnnotationTalking Mats provides a model of communication training for teams working with people with dementia in interim care and long-stay hospital settings. The authors explain how it works and why it is a valuable tool. The article also includes comments from staff feedback both before and after the training, which proved equally enjoyable for staff and the person with dementia alike. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-170120246 A
ClassmarkEA: TMB: U: LDA: QWD: 4C

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