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Management of the patient with disruptive vocalization
Author(s)Philip D Sloane, Susan Davidson, Kathleen Buckwalter
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 37, no 5, October 1997
Pagespp 675-682
KeywordsBehaviour disorders ; Dementia ; Patients.
AnnotationDisruptive vocalisation (DV) is a common behavioural problem in the management of cognitively and physically impaired older people. This article reports the results of a consensus meeting held to provide guidelines for clinicians and recommendations for researchers. DV arises mainly in people with cognitive impairment and generally reflects an underlying need or discomfort. A variety of factors can precipitate and aggravate DV, and the key to management is appropriate identification of all possible factors and development of an individualised treatment plan. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980429412 A
ClassmarkEP: EA: LF

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