How do nursing home nurses conceptualize the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia? A phenomenographic study.
Nurs Health Sci
; 2024 Jan 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38163765
ABSTRACT
The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) present complex challenges for nursing home (NH) nurses, leading to confusion and difficulties in providing effective care. To address these issues, investigating how NH nurses perceive and manage the BPSD is crucial since it can lead to the development of tailored and effective care plans. This study therefore aimed to explore the ways in which NH nurses approach the management of the BPSD by using phenomenography. The study identified five categories of assessment and four categories of intervention in managing the BPSD, with their hierarchical structure represented as an outcome space. Each category's description provides a clear conceptualization of the complex and challenging nature of the BPSD care, offering insights into how NH nurses perceive the BPSD management. The study's findings can enhance NH nurse education and lead to effective care plans for residents with BPSD.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurs Health Sci
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article