Tijdschrift voor gerontologie en geriatrie
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Tijdschr Gerontol Geriatr · Jun 2009
[The influence of Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) on behavioural problems of persons with dementia and the job satisfaction of caregivers: a pilot study].
The prevalence of behavioural problems in nursing home residents with dementia is high. Knowledge based on practical experiences suggests that problems diminish when caregivers are better able to recognize and acknowledge the individual psychosocial needs of residents. Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) is a method designed to support caregivers in providing person centered care. ⋯ The overall job satisfaction of caregivers did not change, but their contentment with the extent to which they feel connected with clients improved. In conclusion, the results of this pilot study indicate that implementing DCM in care facilities for persons with dementia could have some positive consequences for both clients and caregivers. A large-scale controlled trial including diagnosis and stage of dementia as baseline measures, is recommended.