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Formulation-led care in care homes: Staff perspectives on this psychological approach to managing behaviour in dementia care.

Megan McKennaLaura J E BrownKatherine Berry
Published in: International journal of older people nursing (2022)
By aiding effective, collaborative communication between nursing and psychology team members and providing clear feedback to aid nurses' understanding of formulations, this study highlights that consideration of biopsychosocial factors when attempting to understand behaviour offers a safe, person-centred alternative to pharmacological approaches.
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