Development of a bottom-up practice system for dementia care facilities

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25590186
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clinical psychology
• Research Institution: Osaka University
• Principal Investigator: SATO SHINICHI 大阪大学, 人間科学研究科, 教授 (40196241)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 心理学的介入 / 認知症 / 介護職員養成・研修 / ボトムアップ型再学習 / パーソナルケア / 内発的動機づけ / 有能感 / 事例検討

Outline of Final Research Achievements

It is a literally psychological task to care for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). BPSD include several psycho-social factors, with cognitive impairment as the core symptom. However, there is a lack of knowledge about these psychological factors. Additionally, professional care workers in dementia care settings do not cater to these symptoms in their care practice. In this study, we aimed to develop a bottom-up practice system for dementia care facilities. This system was expected to functionalize care workers’ knowledge and skills learned through top-down type training. We developed a 3-step dementia care practice system by carrying out case studies and conducting studies using questionnaires and interviews.

Free Research Field

社会科学