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Pilot test of a digital tool for managing BPSD in nursing homes

What is it about?

This article describes a pilot test of a non-biomedical digital tool (MindfulGarden) that can be used like a crash-cart for managing disruptive behaviour in public areas of a nursing home

Why is it important?

Quality of life is important in a nursing home environment. Screaming and verbal or physical aggression are common symptoms of dementia that are distressing to other residents, staff, and visitors. Tools such as MindfulGarden that have the potential to calm residents are important to trial in real life settings.

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