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Guidelines for psychologists working with dementia care nursing staff

Western State Hospital, Private Practice, Tacoma, Washington

There is an increasing emphasis on the use of behavioral techniques to manage problem behaviors in people suffering from a dementing illness. The need to involve psychologists with an expertise in behavioral management techniques is becoming more apparent. Despite this need psychologists are often not involved as a part of the dementia management team. Differences between nursing staff who are often the core of the dementia management team, and psychologists may pose a barrier to psychologists who might practice in this area. Important differences include background, expectations, knowledge base, and perspectives on providing treatment. A mutual awareness and handling of these issues is critical to the successful incorporation of the psychologist into the dementia management team.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 11, No. 5, 25-31 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/153331759601100506


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