scholarly journals Role of community pharmacists in the use of antipsychotics for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e010278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian D Maidment ◽  
Lydia Aston ◽  
Andrea Hilton ◽  
Naveed Iqbal ◽  
Anne Child ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms

The role of pain treatment in managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Ballard ◽  
Jess Smith ◽  
Anne Corbett ◽  
Bettina Husebo ◽  
Dag Aarsland
Keyword(s):  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms

scholarly journals Training needs on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia for professional caregivers in residential homes: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 384-393
Author(s):  
Carolina Pinazo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Residential Setting ◽  
Residential Homes ◽  
Ongoing Training ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Low Levels

The behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia are very predominant in the disease, aggravating the suffering of people with dementia and increasing the physical and emotional burden professional caregivers are exposed to. Despite being so present in nursing homes, professional caregivers do not always have adequate training or the tools needed to deal with these situations. Objectives: to determine what knowledge professional caregivers in residential centres have about behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; to evaluate how behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia are managed by professional caregivers in residential centres; and to know the training needs perceived by professional caregivers in behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Professionals (in the fields of psychology, nursing coordination and geriatric assistance) from residential centres for the elderly were interviewed and a qualitative analysis of the interviews was carried out. The results show that most professionals do not know the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia or how to cope with them and have low levels of knowledge. This study highlights the need to design and provide ongoing training in the residential setting on the management of these symptoms.

scholarly journals Exploring dementia family carers’ self-initiated strategies in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e048761
Author(s):  
Dara K Y Leung ◽  
Kayla K Y Wong ◽  
Aimee Spector ◽  
Gloria H Y Wong
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The People ◽  
Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Supportive Family

ObjectivesCarer’s self-initiated management strategies of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can inform intervention development. These strategies are affected by cultural values. Little is known about non-Western dementia carers’ BPSD management strategies. This study aimed to explore self-initiated strategies in managing BPSD adopted by Chinese carers.DesignQualitative study using thematic framework method.SettingCommunity setting in Hong Kong.Participants16 dementia carers with purposive sampling to include carers of different relationships to the people living with dementia (PLwD), education level and living arrangement.ResultsSix overarching themes emerged from the data: (1) maintaining personhood in PLwD, (2) responding positively to BPSD, (3) explanation and bargaining, (4) responding negatively to BPSD, (5) controlling upsetting thoughts, and (6) getting respite care. Chinese carers treasured warm and supportive family relationships. They identified and minimised triggers to alleviate BPSD. Some carers struggled with care tasks and reacted with confrontation and avoidance. Changing attitudes and getting social and emotional support were described to manage carers’ distress. Few self-care strategies including getting respite care were reported.ConclusionsCarers’ self-initiated strategies largely aligned with existing theoretical frameworks in BPSD management, such as person-centred approach, and echoed Asian culture, which advocates filial piety and supportive family relationships. While these cultural values encourage the engagement of people living with dementia in the normal process of family life, they may also prevent carers from taking time away from care. Interventions could support carers by enhancing their knowledge and skills in managing BPSD, providing social and emotional support, and providing guidance in self-care. Future cross-cultural research could explore factors contributing to how carers manage BPSD and how interventions could be culturally adapted to facilitate carers to apply learnt skills in daily practice and hence benefit the people living with dementia and carer population.

Barriers in the public health role of community pharmacists: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chijioke O. Agomo ◽  
Jane Portlock ◽  
James Ogunleye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
The Public

scholarly journals Interventions promoting family involvement with care homes following placement of a relative with dementia: A systematic review

Dementia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 147130122110465
Author(s):  
Janine K Hayward ◽  
Charlotte Gould ◽  
Emma Palluotto ◽  
Emily Kitson ◽  
Emily R Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Randomised Controlled

There is a wealth of literature investigating the role of family involvement within care homes following placement of a relative with dementia. This review summarises how family involvement is measured and aims to address two questions: (1) which interventions concerning family involvement have been evaluated? And (2) does family involvement within care homes have a positive effect on a resident’s quality of life and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia? After searching and screening on the three major databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE and CINAHL Plus for papers published between January 2005 and May 2021, 22 papers were included for synthesis and appraisal due to their relevance to family involvement interventions and or family involvement with resident outcomes. Results show that in 11 interventions designed to enhance at least one type of family involvement, most found positive changes in communication and family–staff relationships. Improvement in resident behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia was reported in two randomised controlled trials promoting partnership. Visit frequency was associated with a reduction of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia for residents with moderate dementia. Family involvement was related to positive quality of life benefits for residents. Contrasting results and methodological weaknesses in some studies made definitive conclusions difficult. Few interventions to specifically promote family involvement within care homes following placement of a relative with dementia have been evaluated. Many proposals for further research made over a decade ago by Gaugler (2005) have yet to be extensively pursued. Uncertainty remains about how best to facilitate an optimum level and type of family involvement to ensure significant quality of life and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia benefits for residents with dementia.

scholarly journals Patient perspectives on the role of community pharmacists for antidepressant treatment: A qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 151 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Guillaumie ◽  
Alice Ndayizigiye ◽  
Clément Beaucage ◽  
Jocelyne Moisan ◽  
Jean-Pierre Grégoire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Antidepressant Treatment ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Patient Perspectives
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