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describe, investigate, create, evaluate (DICE)
Indications:
- behavioral problems in demented patients
Procedure:
- the caregiver & patient are asked to describe a behavior, its context, & potential triggers
- caregiver collaborates with caregiver & other members or team to implement plan*
- 5 domains of intervention strategies
- caregiver education
- enhancing effective communication between the care giver & demented patient
- creating meaningful activities for the demented patient
- simplifying tasks & establishing structured routines
- ensuring safety & simplifying & enhancing the environment
* it seems as if the patient is omitted
Related
psychosis, agitation & difficult behavior in the elderly
General
clinical procedure
References
- Kales HC, Gitlin LN, Lyketsos CG.
Assessment and management of behavioral and psychological
symptoms of dementia.
BMJ. 2015 Mar 2;350:h369
PMID: 25731881