Dementia care in assisted living: needs and challenges.
Dementia care in assisted living: needs and challenges.
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DOI：
10.1080/01612840802182839
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发表时间：
2008-08
影响因子：
2.1
通讯作者：
Schultz SK
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文献类型：
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作者：
Smith M;Buckwalter KC;Kang H;Ellingrod V;Schultz SK
辅助生活（AL）是老年痴呆症患者越来越受欢迎的长期护理选择。最近的报告表明，多达68%的AL居民患有痴呆症，并且行为症状和精神药物的频率都很高。该试点项目探讨了在AL设施中使用的研究方法的可行性。研究结果表明，大多数患有痴呆症的AL居民患有中度至重度痴呆症，大多数人正在服用一种或多种精神药物。描述性和定性研究结果相关的健康记录，照顾者的行为症状的看法，和实用性的评估方法进行了描述和精神科护理实践和研究的影响进行了审查。
Assisted living (AL) is an increasingly popular long-term care option for older adults with dementia. Recent reports suggest that as many as 68% of AL residents have dementia, and that frequency of both behavioral symptoms and psychotropic medications are high. This pilot project explored the feasibility of research methods for use in AL facilities. Findings suggest that most AL residents with dementia have moderate to severe dementia, and the majority are taking one or more psychotropic medication. Descriptive and qualitative findings related to health records, caregiver perceptions of behavioral symptoms, and practicality of assessment methods undertaken are described and implications for psychiatric nursing practice and research are reviewed.