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Non-Pharmacological Management Of The Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia, Chito O. Uyanwune

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

The focus of this change in practice implementation project is to emphasize and encourage the use of non-pharmacological interventions as the first line intervention in managing the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) among nursing home residents. A sample of nurses (N = 14) and nursing assistants (N = 11) working in two local nursing homes participated in an educational intervention about dementia care. Two hundred and one charts were reviewed of the residents of both homes for antipsychotic use. Regardless that one home seems very organized, is using less antipsychotic than the other home compared to their bigger …

Preventing Dysfunctional Behaviors Of Those With Dementia Based On The Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model, Mary Chrabaszcz

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Dementia is a disease that impacts millions of people worldwide. Amongst the complications of this disease are behaviors that affect not only the individual with dementia but also their caregivers. These behaviors can be challenging especially for formal caregivers and it is important that they are taught how to prevent them. Long-term care facilities are the perfect settings for this type of education. For this reason, an educational program, including a needs assessment, PowerPoint presentation, and on-site support, was brought to a locked, assisted-living unit of Jewish Geriatric Services in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The educational program was inspired and supported …