title: Validation therapy: a case against.
abstract: 1. Evidence for the success of validation therapy remains largely anecdotal. 2. Validation therapy persists despite a lack of research-based support for its effectiveness, perhaps because it has been more of a commercial success than a scientific one. 3. The effectiveness or therapeutic value of any form of treatment should be assessed objectively before it is adopted and a widespread commitment be made to its use.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003221:Confusion / Q000451:nursing*; D003463:Cues; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009949:Orientation; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome