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Dementia in acute units: the issues

A Allison, M Marshall

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |September 21, 1994
    PubMed
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    This series offers practical strategies for nurses managing challenging dementia behaviors like aggression and wandering in acute care settings. It aims to improve care for patients with dementia in hospitals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Science
    • Behavioral Health

    Background:

    • Dementia care presents significant challenges in acute care settings.
    • Managing behavioral disturbances in dementia patients is a critical nursing issue.
    • Nurses require practical guidance for handling complex patient behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To launch a comprehensive series addressing the management of dementia-related behaviors in acute care.
    • To provide nurses with practical tools for coping with challenging patient behaviors.
    • To enhance understanding and management of behaviors such as wandering, aggression, and agitation.

    Main Methods:

    • A seven-article series presented monthly.
    • Focus on practical, actionable strategies for nurses.

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  • Detailed examination of specific dementia-related behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • The series details how nurses can manage wandering, aggression, sexual disinhibition, and agitation.
    • Provides insights into understanding the root causes of these behaviors.
    • Offers practical solutions for improving patient and nurse experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of dementia behaviors in acute care is achievable with practical strategies.
    • The series aims to equip nurses with the skills needed for better dementia patient care.
    • Addressing these behaviors is crucial for improving the quality of care in acute hospital settings.