Evaluating non-pharmacological approaches to nursing home dementia care: A protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the daily challenges nursing home (NH) staff face caring for the residents living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Non-pharmacological approaches are prioritized over off-label medication to manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of ADRD. Yet, it is not clear how to best equip NH staff and families with the knowledge and strategies needed to provide non-pharmacological approaches to these residents.

Methods

This clustered randomized trial will compare team- and problem-based approaches to non-pharmacological ADRD care. The team-based approach includes core training for all NH staff using a common language and strategies to support continuity and sustainability. The problem-b

SUBMITTER: Leland NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10266886 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature