Abstract
A DNP pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of routinely utilizing the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale by long-term care staff to improve outcomes for persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Sigma Membership
Rho Nu at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Alzheimer's Disease, Psychotropic Medications, Undesirable Behaviors
Recommended Citation
Maurer, Jennifer, "Decreasing agitation and aggression in persons with dementia" (2019). Convention. 3.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/3
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Decreasing agitation and aggression in persons with dementia
Washington, DC, USA
A DNP pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of routinely utilizing the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale by long-term care staff to improve outcomes for persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.