A psychosocial model of dementia care: theoretical and empirical support.
In this article, a psychosocial model of dementia care is presented from a social constructionist perspective, contrasted to the medical model, and illustrated with data from a qualitative study. In findings reported in this article, family and professional caregivers described social and psychological approaches that portray elements of specialized dementia care provided within a therapeutic social environment.
Taft
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Rush University, College of Nursing, Evanston, IL, USA.
Fazio
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Seman
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Stansell
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D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires