The use of behavior modification with Alzheimer patients: values and limitations.
Behavior modification principles are described as they relate to patients with Alzheimer disease and related disorders. Sample cases are used to illustrate application of the principles to both an inpatient setting and a home setting. Values and limitations along with recommendations are suggested.
McGovern
R J
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Alzheimer Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Koss
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010343:Patient Admission; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome