{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Application of the Person-Centered Care to Manage Responsive Behaviors in Clients with Major Neurocognitive Disorders: A Qualitative Single Case Study.
{Author}: Zarshenas S;Paulino C;Sénéchal I;Décary J;Dufresne A;Bourbonnais A;Aquin C;Bruneau MA;Champoux N;Belchior P;Couture M;Bier N;
{Journal}: Clin Gerontol
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Jan 2023 2
{Factor}: 2.871
{DOI}: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2162468
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Our study aimed to describe "how" and "why" the person-centered care (PCC) approach was applied within a long-term care (LTC) community to manage responsive behaviors (RBs) in individuals with major neurocognitive disorders.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A descriptive holistic single case study design was employed in the context of an LTC community in Quebec, using semi-structured interviews and non-participatory observations of experienced care providers working with clients with RBs, photographing the physical environment, and accessing documents available on the LTC community's public website. A thematic content analysis was used for data analysis.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The findings generated insight into the importance of considering multiple components of the LTC community to apply the PCC approach for managing RBs, including a) creating a homelike environment, b) developing a therapeutic relationship with clients, c) engaging clients in meaningful activities, and d) empowering care providers by offering essential resources.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Applying and implementing the PCC approach within an LTC community to manage clients' RBs is a long-term multi-dimensional process that requires a solid foundation.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>These findings highlight the importance of considering multiple factors relevant to persons, environments, and meaningful activities to apply the PCC approach within LTC communities to manage RBs.