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Episodic crises: does dementia make a difference?

D T Ries1

  • 1Montana State University College of Nursing, Great Falls.

The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|April 1, 1992
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Preventing crises in residents, including those with dementia, is achievable. Staff training on identifying behavioral changes and other "signaling events" can help manage health status.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Dementia Care

Background:

  • Episodic crises pose significant challenges in residential care settings.
  • Residents with and without dementia are susceptible to such crises.
  • Effective crisis prevention strategies are crucial for resident well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if staff training on identifying "signaling events" can prevent episodic crises in residents.
  • To explore the types of signaling events that precede crises.

Main Methods:

  • Staff education on recognizing behavioral changes, physiological symptoms, and other complaints as "signaling events".
  • Observational assessment of resident status and staff response.

Main Results:

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  • Identification of "signaling events" by trained staff enables proactive intervention.
  • Preventive measures can be implemented upon recognizing changes in behavior, life status, or other complaints.
  • This approach is effective for both residents with and without dementia.

Conclusions:

  • Training staff to identify "signaling events" is a viable strategy for preventing episodic crises.
  • Early detection and intervention based on "signaling events" improve resident care outcomes.
  • This proactive approach enhances the quality of life for residents in care facilities.