The use of non-pharmacological interventions for dementia behaviours in care homes: findings from four in-depth, ethnographic case studies | Zendy

Tamara Backhouse | Zendy; Anne Killett | Zendy; Bridget Penhale | Zendy; Richard Gray | Zendy

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The use of non-pharmacological interventions for dementia behaviours in care homes: findings from four in-depth, ethnographic case studies

Author(s) -

Tamara Backhouse,

Anne Killett,

Bridget Penhale,

Richard Gray

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afw136

Subject(s) - psychological intervention , medicine , dementia , nursing , safer , antipsychotic , activities of daily living , inclusion (mineral) , gerontology , psychiatry , psychology , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , social psychology , computer security , disease , pathology , computer science

antipsychotic medications have been used to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Due to the potential risks associated with these medications for people with dementia, non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) have been recommended as safer alternatives. However, it is unknown if, or how, these interventions are used in care homes to help people experiencing BPSD.

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