Nursing Management of Disturbed Behaviour in Aged Care Facilities
Nursing Management of Disturbed Behaviour in Aged Care Facilities
Nursing Management of Disturbed Behaviour in Aged Care Facilities
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How to develop a care plan for consistent care<br />
Supportive Communication and <strong>Care</strong> Techniques<br />
Specific Interventions<br />
• Falls<br />
Overall Approach: Show RESPECT AND EMPATHY - to re<strong>in</strong>force<br />
and re<strong>in</strong>state the person’s sense <strong>of</strong> DIGNITY and IDENTITY.<br />
1. Gather <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
2. Encourage family <strong>in</strong>volvement<br />
3. Bra<strong>in</strong>storm ideas for care<br />
4. Instigate consistent care plan<br />
5. Use careful communication skills<br />
6. Adapt environment<br />
7. Provide activity programme<br />
8. Consider medication<br />
9. Encourage <strong>in</strong>dependence & mobility<br />
10. Normalise sleep-wake cycle<br />
11. Document, monitor & evaluate<br />
• Inappropriate Sexual <strong>Behaviour</strong><br />
• Incont<strong>in</strong>ence<br />
• Resistance To <strong>Care</strong><br />
• Scream<strong>in</strong>g / Call<strong>in</strong>g Out<br />
• Wander<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Specific Issues
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