Dementia Patients

Dealing with Dementia patients’ requires a profound knowledge base with sound clinical strategies of managing and dealing with aggressive behaviours associated with the disease process. The aim of this learning plan is to identify and develop behaviour management strategies that will enhance my confidence in dealing with patients with Behavioural Psychological Symptoms of Dementia admitted to my unit.

Rationale:
There is an increase in the number of elderly patients presenting with verbal and physical aggressive behaviours admitted in the older adult mental health unit. As a nurse I play an integral role in ensuring safety of patients and staff is maintained within the ward environment. Dealing with verbal and physical aggression can be