@article{ref1,
title="Aggressive behaviors between residents with dementia in an assisted living residence",
journal="Dementia (London)",
year="2013",
author="Caspi, Eilon",
volume="14",
number="4",
pages="528-546",
abstract="Aggressive behavior between residents with dementia in long-term care residences is a concerning but understudied phenomenon. The goal of the study was to identify the circumstances, sequence of events, and triggers that lead to these behaviors. I collected the data during 10 months in two special care units of an assisted living residence. I used participant observation as the primary data collection strategy, complemented by review of clinical records and semi-structured interviews with care staff and managers. As the analytic framework, I used Grounded Theory informed by Miles and Huberman's approach. In a substantial number of the reported 85 incidents, I identified observable early warning signs; in the majority, I identified observable causes or triggers prior to the aggressive acts. The majority of incidents were situational-reactive (circumstance-driven) and therefore potentially modifiable. Twelve effective staff prevention strategies were identified. I suggest incorporating the study findings into care staff training programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1471-3012",
doi="10.1177/1471301213502588",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301213502588"
}