Family carers' responses to behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Ward, Sandy; Opie, Janet; O'Connor, Daniel William

doi:10.1002/gps.1005

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“…Four studies were identified that involved interviews with carers about their BSPD management strategies (Dodds, 1994;Harvath, 1994;Ward et al, 2003;Colling, 2004). Ward et al (2003) undertook interviews with 50 Australian family carers regarding BPSD experienced by their relatives and the strategies used by them. They found that the most common response to symptoms was to not respond at all.…”

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How do family carers respond to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia?

Moore

Ozanne

Ames

et al. 2013

International Psychogeriatrics

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While family carers are often at the forefront of identifying triggers and addressing unmet needs, findings from this study suggest that some carers have a limited repertoire of strategies despite experiencing a large number of symptoms. There is a clear need for ensuring evidence-based programs to educate and support carers in identifying triggers, understanding symptoms and learning to cope with these symptoms.

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How do family carers respond to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia?

Moore

Ozanne

Ames

et al. 2013

International Psychogeriatrics

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“…Heeren O et al 2003 Wandering was higher in males. Ward S et al 2003 CGs reported wandering in 8% of mild, 14% of moderate, and 12% of severe dementia cases. 34% of carers whose family members wandered considered it a problem.…”

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What's new about wandering behaviour? An assessment of recent studies

Algase

2006

Int J Older People Nursing

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Problem. The number and quality of studies on wandering and other behaviours has lagged that of biological sciences in the field of dementia research. Recent studies of wandering are examined for quantity, rigour, and findings. Approach. Medline, CINAHL and PsychInfo were searched systematically for studies of wandering. Research reports were reviewed and data was abstracted to characterise quantity and rigour. Study findings were organised by topic and summarised. Results. Between 2003 and 2005 inclusive, 47 studies met inclusion criteria. The largest proportion of studies was quantitative and descriptive; an explicit theory or framework guided about half of the studies. Major findings encompassed quantification and description, epidemiology, associated factors, and intervention and management of wandering. Conclusions. The growing body of research on wandering in becoming more rigorous. Newer measures of wandering have strong psychometric properties. Wandering occurs in multiple dementias and affects patients in larger numbers as dementia worsens. Wandering manifests similarly across cultural/ethnic groups and care settings and is associated with falls and increased mortality. A variety of interventions have been evaluated, but studies lack rigour.

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“…It is commonly accepted among experts that CG of persons with dementia have a major influence on the tone and quality of the relationship and interpersonal responses within the dyad, with emphasis on accommodating techniques such as: good communication, attentiveness, creativity, affection, reassurance, persistence, patience, flexibility, consideration, compassion, tolerance, emotionally responsive interactions, understanding, attribution of behaviors to the disease rather than a personal affront, and awareness that one's own responses can escalate or alleviate behaviors (Cohen-Mansfield, 2001;Farran, Loukissa, Perraud, & Paun, 2003;Smith, 2004;Ward, Opie, & O'Connor, 2003). Communion, or a shared sense of reality and affective state, is suggested as an appropriate person-centered approach during interactions, with emphasis on staying within the person with dementia's frame of reference, listening and asking only open-ended questions, without demanding or questioning, and leaving the initiative to the person with dementia (Normann, Henriksen, Norberg, & Asplund, 2005).…”

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A Model of Consequences of Dementia Caregivers’ Stress Process: Influence on Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia and Caregivers’ Behavior-Related Reactions

Campbell¹

2009

Res Theory Nurs Pract

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The purpose of this article is to extend the Schultz and Martire Caregiver Stress-Health Model by explaining consequences of the stress process beyond those related to health in dementia caregivers, including consequences for caregivers and the dyadic unit, and to highlight the dynamic that exists between caregivers' stress, behavioral symptoms of dementia, and behavior-related reactions of caregivers. The relevant literature is reviewed, establishing the pervasive effects of caregivers' stress within a care dyad. Primary informal caregivers play a predominant role in managing environmental stimuli and providing for needs, in particular adjusting their own approaches and demeanor to enhance the care environment. Thus, behavioral symptoms of dementia and the behavior-related reactions of caregivers are conceptualized as a dyadic consequence of the caregivers' stress process. This model presents an extended view of the consequences of caregivers' stress and provides a more holistic, dyadic approach to the issues these vulnerable dyads face. Behavioral symptoms of dementia and behavior-related reactions are seen as amenable to caregiver- or dyad-directed interventions that target stress reduction. This conceptualization may provide support for research, clinical, or policy initiatives that include caregiver-directed or dyadic interventions for these important behavior-related outcomes.

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Family carers' responses to behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Cited by 18 publications

References 19 publications

How do family carers respond to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia?

How do family carers respond to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia?

What's new about wandering behaviour? An assessment of recent studies

A Model of Consequences of Dementia Caregivers’ Stress Process: Influence on Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia and Caregivers’ Behavior-Related Reactions

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