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Changing behaviour in a residential group setting for elderly people with learning difficulties
Author(s)Katy Cigno
Journal titleThe British Journal of Social Work, vol 23, no 6, December 1993
Pagespp 629-642
KeywordsCare homes ; Living in groups in institutions ; Social work ; Behaviour ; Therapy.
AnnotationA 70-year-old woman had a history of problem behaviour during 44 years in hospital; when this was repeated in a residential home, a programme of star charts and rewards for acceptable behaviour, instead of punishments, was agreed with her and succeeded.
Accession NumberCPA-940104025 A
ClassmarkKW: KAB: IG: DM: LO

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