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Dementia, Vol. 7, No. 2, 205-225 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1471301208091156

Screaming in elderly persons with dementia

A critical review of the literature

Anne Bourbonnais

Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Canada, anne.bourbonnais{at}umontreal.ca

Francine Ducharme

Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Canada, francine.ducharme{at}umontreal.ca

This article presents a critical review of empirical data to guide knowledge development of screaming in elderly persons with dementia. Many reasons have been identified for why humans and animals scream. Studies on elderly populations have focused mostly on factors associated with screaming. Also, a vast selection of interventions for elderly persons with dementia who scream has been tested, but there is little evidence of their efficacy. Better knowledge of screaming in this population is needed. In particular, the meaning of this behaviour must be determined and stronger evidence of the efficacy of interventions must be acquired. In order to develop helpful clinical interventions, it is suggested that diverse research methods be used and that the perspective of all actors involved be considered, including that of the elderly persons, their families and their professional caregivers.

Key Words: agitation • dementia • elderly • literature review • screaming


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