MULTICOMPONENT INTERVENTION FOR AGITATED BEHAVIOR IN A PERSON WITH ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE

Authors
BAKKE BL KVALE S BURNS T MCCARTEN JR
Citation
Bl. Bakke et al., MULTICOMPONENT INTERVENTION FOR AGITATED BEHAVIOR IN A PERSON WITH ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE, Journal of applied behavior analysis, 27(1), 1994, pp. 175-176
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical
Journal title
Journal of applied behavior analysis → ACNP
ISSN journal
00218855
Volume
27
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
175 - 176
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-8855(1994)27:1<175:MIFABI>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
We evaluated a multicomponent intervention for agitated behavior in a man with probable Alzheimer's disease. Hypotheses about variables cont rolling his agitated behavior guided intervention design. Based on sta ff interviews, direct observations, and brief experimental probes, int ervention components were chosen to increase rate of reinforcement and decrease aversive aspects of his job. Intervention reduced agitated b ehavior without disrupting his work rate.