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THE INTRODUCTION OF A BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH INTO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CONFUSED AND DISTURBED ELDERLY IN A NURSING HOME
Author(s) -
Bowles John R.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
australian journal on ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.63
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-6612
pISSN - 0726-4240
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1986.tb00839.x
Subject(s) - intervention (counseling) , nursing , nursing homes , medicine , psychology , gerontology
A ‘Behavioural Approach’ was introduced into the care and management of four elderly nursing home residents as a pilot project to investigate the problems and effects of implementing such a system. Base line observations were followed by recommendations for intervention based on ‘Rules of Thumb’ guidelines. Although data was not considered reliable, conclusions were that the techniques were of value, should be practiced by all nurses and that more training was needed. Recommendations included simpler recording of behavioural events and the establishment of special areas for the care of wandering, severely demented patients.