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Validation therapy with the demented elderly
Author(s) -
Bleathman Christine
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1988.tb02858.x
Subject(s) - dementia , medicine , psychology , disease
This paper describes validation therapy‐a method of communicating with disorientated people through the use of specific interactive techniques. It is compared with reality orientation as this is the most widely used therapy for demented patients. The method of evaluating the effects of validation group therapy is included. The authors suggest that validation therapy is an exciting and important therapeutic development which can restore self‐worth and ease the stress suffered by elderly people with dementia.