Case study – aggressive behaviour
By Dementia Training Australia
- Foundational
- 30 minutes
- Online Module
We consider the nature of aggressive behaviour and how identifying the underlying issues allows interventions to be trialled. Caring for someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse background who is living with dementia is explored through case study. This is module 7 in the 7-part module series: Understanding Responsive Behaviours
Domains:
Behaviour
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
30 minutes
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, staff should be able to:
- Outline the key elements to include in the assessment of a person responding with aggressive behaviours.
- Identify the probable factors contributing to aggressive behaviour, using the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model.
- Select evidence-informed interventions to trial in managing aggressive behaviour.
- Identify any successful interventions used in Jayita’s case study and indicate how the effectiveness of these could be determined.
- Outline the key approaches to consider when caring for someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.
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