Creating dementia care by translating evidence into effective care for the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in facilities for the elderly

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25463574
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Gerontological nursing
• Research Institution: St. Catherine University (2016-2017); Ehime Prefectural University of Health Science (2013-2015)
• Principal Investigator: NISHIDA KAYO 聖カタリナ大学, 人間健康福祉学部, 教授 (60325412)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): KONISHI MADOKA 聖カタリナ大学, 人間健康福祉学部, 講師 (30616131) ; YANO RIE 元愛媛県立医療技術大学, 保健科学部, 助教 (70514561)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 看護学 / 高齢者 / 認知症

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Falls by the elderly with dementia are related to the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Thus, the aim of the current study was to assemble evidence of care for the elderly with dementia that can be provided by frontline staff. This was accomplished by using mobility assistance to alleviate BPSD. Sites where the author could meet with frontline staff were selected, the actual state of BPSD in the elderly with dementia was determined, and the current state of care and problems encountered by staff were examined. Interventions were designed to incorporate certain methods and perspectives in assessments that frontline staff were able to implement, and implementation of those interventions resulted in limited improvements. The nature of the coordination between nurses and certified care workers is still an issue. Nonetheless, results suggested that providing mobility assistance leads to care based on understanding for the elderly with dementia.

Free Research Field

高齢看護学