Dementia for community dwelling older people

Strategies for managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) for community dwelling older people: Evidence into practice

Non-cognitive symptoms, known as behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) affect the ability to sustain everyday activities, and reduce quality of life for both patients with dementia and their carers.

They are likely to result in increased costs of care, family carer strain and admission to long term care.

Despite approaches that advocate person-centred care and the known distress posed by BPSD, it is unclear what is the best way to address and relieve these symptoms among people living in their own homes.

This project will conduct an integrated review in collaboration with users and practitioners through stakeholder events, and synthesise research evidence to develop recommendations for effective management of BPSD that supports people with dementia living at home and their carers.

Funded by: NIHR RfPB

Project Grant total: £173,271

University of Hertfordshire staff:  Dr Daksha Trivedi, Professor Claire Goodman, Dr Angela Dickinson

Collaborators: Professor Steve Iliffe,  University College London, Dr Ashaye Kunle, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Dr Heather Gage, University of Surrey, Professor Jill Manthorpe, King’s College London

For further information contact Dr Daksha Trivedi.