Life story books for the elderly mentally ill.
The use of life story books with people with moderate to severe dementia in continuing care and day hospital settings is examined. The approach involved activity-based carer and relative training and support. A collaborative approach has developed and shifts in staff attitudes are discussed. Consideration is given to generalisation to other aspects of patient care.
Baker
J
J
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, Residency III, North Staffs Maternity Hospital, Hilton Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6SD.
D000368:Aged; D001325:Autobiographies as Topic; D003142:Communication; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000379:methods*