Name of Fellow


Dr Moyra Mortby

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


BPSD-CARE: A person-centred approach to managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in residential care

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 407,491

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


dementia care | caregivers | allied health | residential care | mental health services

Research Abstract


In residential aged care many people with dementia experience disturbing behavioural problems such as wandering, aggression or sleep disturbance. Not only the person with dementia but also other residents, family and staff find these symptoms disturbing. This study will adapt and trial a structured staff training program from Sweden to reduce behavioural problems in people with dementia, improve wellbeing for the person with dementia and give staff better skills to care for residents.

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