The effectiveness of a solution-focused approach for problem behaviors among nursing home residents

Authors
Ingersoll-Dayton, B Schroepfer, T Pryce, J
Citation
B. Ingersoll-dayton et al., The effectiveness of a solution-focused approach for problem behaviors among nursing home residents, J GERONT S, 32(3), 1999, pp. 49-64
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK
ISSN journal
01634372 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
49 - 64
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-4372(1999)32:3<49:TEOASA>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A clinical research project tested the efficacy of a Solution-Focused Appro ach for addressing problem behaviors of nursing home residents with dementi a. A total of 84 family members and nurses aides participated in a controll ed study of 21 residents who were aggressive and/or wandered. A repeated me asures analysis of variance indicated: (1) family members perceived behavio rs as less problematic than did nurses aides; and (2) family members and nu rses aides perceived diminished problems in behaviors over time. Based on t hese findings, suggestions are offered for both practice and future researc h.