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Articles by: Bird, Michael

An evaluation of the effectiveness of a case-specific approach to challenging behaviour associated with dementia

Objectives: Treatment of challenging behaviour in dementia using standardized psychopharmacological or psychosocial approaches remains problematical. A case-specific approach was trialled in this study, based on extensive evidence that each case is different in aetiology, the effects of the behaviour on others and what interventions are possible given the available resources.; Method: Forty-four consecutive referrals for […]

Findings from a pilot investigation of the effectiveness of a snoezelen room in residential care: should we be engaging with our residents more?

There is increasing literature on multisensory therapy or Snoezelen, with some evidence suggesting it promotes positive mood and reduces maladaptive behavior in people with dementia. We undertook a pilot evaluation of a Snoezelen room in residential care and compared effects with a condition in which staff took residents out to a garden. This study was […]

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