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Caring for older people experiencing agitation.
Caring for older people experiencing agitation.
- Source :
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Nursing Standard . 3/25/2015, Vol. 29 Issue 30, p49-58. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Agitation commonly affects older adults, particularly those living in care homes and in hospital settings. Agitation can be distressing to experience, may be associated with poorer health outcomes and can present a challenge to staff in keeping the person and those around them safe. This article examines why agitation can occur in older people and discusses current best practice, focusing on communication and non-pharmaceutical interventions. Agitation is commonly associated with dementia and delirium. This article indicates how these conditions can affect the older person and their interactions with the surrounding environment. A case study is used to illustrate application in practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NURSING standards
*ANTIPSYCHOTIC agents
*BEHAVIOR
*COMMUNICATION
*DELIRIUM
*DEMENTIA
*MENTAL depression
*DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
*ECOLOGY
*HEALTH facility employees
*HOSPITALS
*MENTAL health
*NURSING care facilities
*SENSORY stimulation
*COMORBIDITY
*AGITATION (Psychology)
*CONTINUING education units
*PATIENT-centered care
*OLD age
*DIAGNOSIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00296570
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 30
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nursing Standard
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 103780536
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.30.49.e9693