Guidelines for psychologists working with dementia care nursing staff

Abstract

There is an increasing emphasis on the use of behavioral techniques to manage problem behaviors in people suffering from a dementing illness. The need to involvepsychologists with an expertise in behavioral management techniques is becoming more apparent. Despite this need psychologists are often not involved as a part of the dementia management team. Differences between nursing staff who are often the core of the dementia management team, and psychologists may pose a barrier to psychologists who might practice in this area. Important differences include background, expectations, knowledge base, and perspectives on providing treatment. A mutual awareness and handling of these issues is critical to the successful incorporation of the psychologist into the dementia management team.

Dukungan Keluarga terhadap Penderita Demensia di Bandung

“…Dukungan emosi bagi penderita demensia sangat dibutuhkan oleh pasien dari anggota keluarga karena adanya kedekatan hubungan dan rasa cinta kasih sayang untuk terpenuhinya kebutuhan psikologis pasien (Feast et al 2016). Dukungan emosi dapat diberikan dengan memberikan kasih sayang, cinta dan perhatian melaui edukasi psikologi oleh psikolog kepada keluarga atau tim kesehatan demensia (Slone 1996).…”

Behavior management planning for problem behaviors in dementia: A practical model.

“…A second principle is that psychologists may be involved in providing direct treatment to dementia patients, but a more critical role for psychologists is to coordinate input from various team members and to use this information to develop management strategies in a form that may be used by various team members (Slone, 1996). Psychologists may also help recognize and manage team dynamics that can have a critical impact on the outcome of efforts to solve behavior problems (Slone, Prather, & Olin, 1996).…”