Journal article
Nurses' Experiences in Caring for Older Adults With Responsive Behaviors of Dementia in Acute Care
Abstract
Introduction: Approximately 56,000 individuals with dementia were admitted to Canadian hospitals in 2016, and 75% of them experience responsive behaviors. Responsive behaviors are words or actions used to express one's needs (e.g., wandering, yelling, hitting, and restlessness). Health-care professionals perceive these behaviors to be a challenging aspect in providing care for persons with dementia. Aims: This study explores the perceptions of …
Authors
Yous M-L; Ploeg J; Kaasalainen S; Martin LS
Journal
SAGE Open Nursing, Vol. 5, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 2019
DOI
10.1177/2377960819834127
ISSN
2377-9608