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Aggressive behavior in institutionalized elders: A theoretical frameworkDepartment of Nursing, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania This review article explores current research on aggression in institutionc ized elders and proposes a theoretical framework for use by caregivers. The relationships of brain dysfunction, past behaviors, social networks and environmental triggers to the expression of aggression a te discussed. The framework can be used to generate research hypothesis, or as a guide for assessing rise factors associated with these behaviors.
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 10, No. 2,
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