Resolving Distress in Dementia
A Person-Centred Approach for Clinical Settings

By (author) Rachel Thompson,Jo James,Ruby Fitzhenry

ISBN13: 9781805010234

Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 19/12/2024

Availability: Available

Description
GP surgeries, outpatient clinics, and hospitals can be difficult for people with dementia, as physical and emotional discomfort can build up and become overwhelming. This book invites healthcare workers to examine the root causes of distress for people with dementia in clinical settings, and offers ways to resolve incidents without the need for restraint or sedation. It also suggests strategies for reflection after incidents and forward planning, to support patients and staff and reduce the frequency of difficult interactions. Each chapter includes illustrative case studies to bring key concepts and dilemmas to life, and is supported by analysis and practical advice rooted in the authors' extensive experience in dementia care. This guide helps healthcare professionals to understand why people with dementia may become distressed in a clinical setting, and gives them the tools to not only resolve incidents, but create a person-centred, supportive environment to reduce future distress.
Table of contents Foreword Introduction Part 1 Chapter 1: About dementia Chapter 2: The little history chapter. Chapter 3: Communication (otherwise known as The Beast) Chapter 4: What's so special about clinical settings? Chapter 5: Being person-centred is not always easy. Part 2 Chapter 6 - Why History Matters Chapter 7: The physical problems we can't ignore.   Chapter 8- Pain Chapter 9: Delirium Chapter 10 - How the environment can cause distress. Chapter 11: Separation Anxiety Chapter 12: Staring at a white wall - the toxic combination of boredom and isolation. Chapter 13 - How we cause distress Chapter 14 - When 'No' does not mean 'No' Part 3 Chapter 15: Anger Chapter 16- Sexual Behaviour Chapter 17: Time Shifting Chapter 18: Refusal by Romela Tumongha Chapter 19: Sleep  Chapter 20: Discriminatory behaviour Part 4 Chapter 21 - The last one
  • Coping with illness & specific conditions
  • Geriatric nursing
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Height:226
Width:152
Spine:22
Weight:374.00
List Price: £27.99