Using the Newcastle Model to understand people whose behaviour challenges in dementia care

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Nursing Science
• Psychosocial Care

Background:

• National guidance recommends psychosocial approaches for dementia care behaviors.
• Nurses require practical guidance on assessing and managing challenging behaviors in dementia.
• Nurses in various specialties assist with assessments and advise care staff and families.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the Newcastle Model as a psychosocial framework for understanding dementia-related challenging behaviors.
• To provide nurses with a structured approach for assessing and managing these behaviors.
• To guide the development of interventions that prioritize the person with dementia.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of the Newcastle Model, a psychosocial framework.
• Focus on understanding challenging behaviors as indicators of unmet needs.
• Outline of a structured process for intervention development.

Main Results:

• The Newcastle Model offers a clear framework for analyzing challenging behaviors.
• It facilitates the identification of underlying unmet needs.
• It supports the creation of person-centered care interventions.

Conclusions:

• The Newcastle Model provides a valuable psychosocial approach for nurses managing dementia care.
• It empowers nurses to understand and address challenging behaviors effectively.
• This model promotes person-centered care by focusing on unmet needs.