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Author James, Ian Andrew, 1963-

Title Understanding behaviour in dementia that challenges : a guide to assessment and treatment / Ian Andrew James.

Publication Info. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2011]
©2011

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Description 1 online resource (176 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-171) and indexes.
Summary Behaviours that challenge can significantly interfere with the quality of life of a person with dementia, as well as that of those who live with and care for them. Yet there is a great deal of confusion surrounding how such behaviours should be managed. This much-needed book provides theory and practical guidance on the assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge in dementia, with a particular emphasis on non-pharmacological approaches. The author summarises the different categories and causes of challenging behaviours in dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which will aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as an in-depth summary of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions. The book contains useful tools and protocol derived from the author's work at a specialist challenging behaviour unit, as well as case studies which demonstrate how the various models have been used in practice, and the results that were achieved. This will be an invaluable resource for any professional involved in the assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge in people with dementia, including psychiatrists, psychologists, community psychiatric nurses, GPs and occupational therapists. It will also be of interest to those involved in commissioning, providing and managing services.
Contents Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment; Introduction; Chapter 1. Introduction to Behaviours that Challenge; Chapter 2. Causes and Assessments; Chapter 3. Using Psychotropic Medication to Treat Challenging Behaviour; Chapter 4. Psychological and Other Non-pharmacological Approaches; Chapter 5. Conceptual Models Used to Aid Assessment and Treatment; Chapter 6. The Newcastle Service: An Illustration of a Specialist Challenging BehaviourTeam's Clinical Model; Chapter 7. Case Studies; Chapter 8. Service Development and Provision; References.
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Subject Dementia -- Treatment.
Dementia -- Treatment.
Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification.
People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification.
People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification -- Case studies.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Subject Dementia -- therapy.
Behavior Therapy -- methods.
Dementia -- diagnosis.
Mentally Ill Persons -- psychology.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Case studies.
Other Form: Print version: James, Ian Andrew, 1963- Understanding behaviour in dementia that challenges. London : Jessica Kingsley, 2011 9781849051088 (OCoLC)733239327
ISBN 9780857002969 (electronic book)
0857002961 (electronic book)
1283146010
9781283146012
9781849051088
1849051089