Abstract
Factors associated with behavioral symptoms among persons with dementia residing in assisted living were investigated in this study using a descriptive, correlational design with a cross-sectional methodology. The purposes of the research were to (a) describe the extent of pain, depression, co-morbid conditions, function and behavioral symptoms in a sample of residents with dementia in assisted living and (b) identify the relationship between the of factors pain, depression, co-morbid conditions, and function to the extent of behavioral symptoms in the sample.
Sigma Membership
Eta Nu
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Dementia Patients, Health in the Elderly, Depression
Advisor
Christine Kovach
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Degree Year
2006
Recommended Citation
Ellis, Julie L., "Factors associated with behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia residing in assisted living" (2019). Dissertations. 587.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/587
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-12-05
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3244150; ProQuest document ID: 304974053. The author still retains copyright.