| Increasing social communication in persons with dementia. | |
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PMID: 17378463 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Communication difficulties between caregivers and persons with dementia (PWDs) may increase stress, resulting in behavior problems. Kitwood's theory of dementia care suggests that successful collaborative communication increases well-being and quality of life in PWDs. This study aimed to determine if individualized communication prescriptions (ways interviewers might facilitate collaborative communication) are effective for doing so. Ten PWDs were interviewed; individualized communication prescriptions developed then implemented in a second interview. No increase in number of words used by PWDs occurred in interview 2; however, PWDs' words per topic significantly increased and number of topics needed to sustain a 15-minute conversation significantly decreased in the second interview. Systematic, individualized communication strategies may encourage PWDs to express their needs, preferences, and ideas. |
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Authors:
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Gayle J Acton; Sheryl Yauk; Barbara A Hopkins; Patricia A Mayhew |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Research and theory for nursing practice Volume: 21 ISSN: 1541-6577 ISO Abbreviation: Res Theory Nurs Pract Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-23 Completed Date: 2007-05-04 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101146940 Medline TA: Res Theory Nurs Pract Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 32-44 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, TX 78701, USA. gayle.acton@mail.utexas.edu |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health Communication Disorders / etiology, prevention & control*, psychology* Cooperative Behavior Cues Dementia / complications* Drive Female Health Promotion / organization & administration* Humans Interviews as Topic Male Nurse-Patient Relations* Nursing Assessment Nursing Evaluation Research Patient Care Planning / organization & administration* Prescriptions Psychological Theory Quality of Life / psychology Social Behavior Verbal Behavior |
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