The potential of volunteers to implement non-pharmacological interventions to reduce agitation associated with dementia in nursing home residents.

van der Ploeg, Eva S

The potential of volunteers to implement non-pharmacological interventions to reduce agitation associated with dementia in nursing home residents. [electronic resource] - International psychogeriatrics Nov 2012 - 1790-7 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1741-203X

10.1017/S1041610212000798 doi


Aged
Altruism
Attitude of Health Personnel
Australia
Behavior Control--methods
Behavioral Symptoms--etiology
Dementia--complications
Emotional Intelligence
Female
Helping Behavior
Homes for the Aged
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Nursing Homes
Personnel Selection--methods
Psychomotor Agitation--etiology
Psychotropic Drugs--therapeutic use
Volunteers--psychology
Workforce