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Behaviour Management and BPSD

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The following tips will provide carers with a foundational understanding of behaviour management to ensure their clients receive effective person-centred care when displaying behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

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Challenging behaviours are a common symptom of many conditions, such as intellectual disability, autism and dementia. When poorly managed, these behaviours can have far-reaching effects, including distress for the client, disruptions to the lives and comfort of other clients, and added stress and workloads for healthcare workers.

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Sera Woonton
27 Jul 2021
Always happy to learn new skills and enforcing old skills learned.
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Rosa Carneiro
16 Jun 2020
Very informative with a good mnemonic.
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Ann Cook
06 Jun 2020
Excellent new knowledge and different approach which i will put into practice
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Ritah Nakawunde
08 Jun 2021
existing knwoledge have been re enforced
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Alison Haig
07 Jun 2020
Quick, practical and easy to understand bite size piece of information to keep interactions with ill patients kind, safe and relevant.
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Jodie Holdcroft
03 Mar 2022
Excellent information and reminders
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Buenavides David
06 Jun 2020
Informative source and reliable supporting evidences were provided
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Bernadette
08 Jun 2020
Very good resource to ensure all avenues of behavioural management are considered and appropriate care is delivered to patients with dementia
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Alexander Atipen
29 May 2020
Very informative, relevant and the techniques I learned have given me the skills and knowledge to adapt to challenging behaviors among dementia patients.
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Karen Innes
10 Apr 2021
Simple but helpful explanation of effective strategies to manage BPSD. Provided practical ways to support people living with dementia in a way that was more dignified and person centred.
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