Interventions to manage aggressive behavior in long-term care residents: a review of the clinical effectiveness and guidelines
Hutton B, Cunningham J
Record ID 32011001306
English
Authors' recommendations:
The included studies described in this review evaluated or summarized previous evaluations of a variety of non-pharmacologic interventions in this patient population, and included use of bright light therapy, music therapy, therapeutic massage, activity training programs, aromatherapy, training programs for care staff, animal assisted therapy, and individual or group counseling psychotherapy approaches. Identified evidence from RCTs, systematic reviews, and clinical guidelines suggested that while facility-level interventions can have an important effect on agitation and aggressive behavior, care tailored to meet the specific needs of individual patients is also required in many or possibly most cases. The current gap that exists in regard to the research of non-pharmacologic alternatives versus the established use of these methods in day-to-day practice may be due in part to the non-reimbursement for such therapies.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/L0054%20Aggression%20in%20Long%20Term%20Care%20final.pdf
Year Published:
2008
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Long-Term Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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