‘Behaviour that challenges’ in dementia care: an update of psychological approaches for home and care home settings

Moniz-Cook, Esme; James, Ian

Abstract

Over and above the personal and financial costs associated with dementia, those for ‘behaviour that challenges’ (BtC) are significant (Lowry & Warner, 2009; Hermann et al., 2006). This briefing paper outlines the importance of having a psychological understanding of both the causes and appropriate interventions required for BtC. It highlights the role of clinical psychologists, ideally working within multi-disciplinary teams, in producing biopsychosocial formulations to meet the health and psychosocial needs of a person living with dementia (PwD). The paper also draws on relevant evidence including findings from a recently completed NIHR programme of work on the Management of Challenging Behaviour at home and in care homes (Moniz-Cook et al., 2017) to provide recommendations for action.

Citation

Moniz-Cook, E., & James, I. (2017). ‘Behaviour that challenges’ in dementia care: an update of psychological approaches for home and care home settings. FPOP Bulletin, 140, 43-49

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 1, 2017
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Deposit Date: Oct 25, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 31, 2017
• Journal: FPOP bulletin
• Print ISSN: 2396-9652
• Electronic ISSN: 2396-9660
• Publisher: The British Psychological Society
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 140
• Pages: 43-49
• Keywords: Dementia
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/456033
• Publisher URL: https://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/psige-newsletter/fpop-bulletin-140-october-2017.html
• Additional Information: This is the author's accepted manuscript of an article published in FPOP bulletin, 2017, issue 140.