@article{ref1,
title="Behavioural management of aggression in dementia: a randomized controlled trial",
journal="Age and ageing",
year="2001",
author="Gormley, N. and Lyons, D. and Howard, Rick",
volume="30",
number="2",
pages="141-145",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a brief behaviour management training programme for family carers of patients with dementia and aggressive behaviour. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial of a four-session, community-based behaviour management programme. The primary outcome measure was the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly. PARTICIPANTS: 62 patients with dementia, and their co-resident carers. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in aggression scores between behaviour management and control groups at follow-up. After adjusting for baseline differences in Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly scores, there was a trend towards a reduction in aggressive behaviour in the patients in the behaviour management group compared with those in the control group (F = 3.37, P = 0.071). CONCLUSIONS: This study adds to the small evidence base for the effectiveness of behavioural management strategies in dementia.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-0729",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}