TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Aggressive behaviors between residents with dementia in an assisted living residence
JO  - Dementia (London)
A1  - Caspi, Eilon
SP  - 528
EP  - 546
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1471-3012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301213502588
ID  - ref1
ER  -