Omvårdnadsåtgärder vid Beteendestörningar och Psykiska Symtom hos Demenssjuka personer i ordinärt och särskilt boende

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dementia is common in the elderly. With the increasing number of elderly people in the community, the proportion of people with dementia will also increase. Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Demented individuals (BPSD) are common and these can affect the quality of life negatively and cause great suffering. Nursing interventions to reduce the prevalence of BPSD are described and can be found in current nursing research. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to describe nursing interventions for BPSD, such as the district nurse can use in the work with individuals with dementia in ordinary and special housing. METHOD: A literature review based on 21 scientific articles was implemented. RESULTS: The results showed that there are certain prerequisites for nursing interventions in BPSD, the nursing staff should have knowledge of BPSD and care should be based on individualized care with a professional approach. Senses in individuals with dementia can be activated to manage BPSD (music-hearing, touch- sensory, light-vision). Physical activity can be used to manage BPSD. CONCLUSION: It's usually not just one nursing intervention that may be appropriate for BPSD, they can be used together. The foundation should consist of knowledge of BPSD and individualized care.