Positive behaviour support for people with frontotemporal dementia: a family education program
Project Details
Funding partner
Charles Perkins Centre Active Ageing Research Node, The University of Sydney
Timeframe
2018 - 2019
Publications
O’Connor, C., Fisher, A., Cheung, S., Caga, J., & Piguet, O. (2021). Supporting behaviour change in younger-onset dementia: mapping the needs of family caregivers in the community. Aging & Mental Health, AHEAD-OF-PRINT:1-10.
Fisher, A., Cheung, S.C., Connor, C.M.C., & Piguet, O. The acceptability and usefulness of positive behaviour support education sessions for frontotemporal dementia families: A pilot study. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, Under Review
Team
DCI researchers
Research partners
FRONTIER Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney - Professor Olivier Piguet (lead)
Hammond Care - Dr Claire O’Connor
Summary
This two-phase project examined (1) the presence of challenging behaviours in people with frontotemporal dementia and current behaviour support strategies from the perspective of family members, and (2) the acceptability and usefulness of positive behaviour support family education sessions in frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In doing so, this project aimed to improve the everyday functioning of people with FTD by increasing the capacity of support people in understanding and supporting behavioural changes in FTD.
Impact
Findings from this project have informed recommendations for PBS education programs and interventions in dementia. These findings will be used as proof of concept for larger trials of PBS with other groups of people with dementia.
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