Behavioural Expressions
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| Behaviour is the externally visible activity, response or expression of a person to an internal and/or external stimuli or unmet need.The response or behavioural expression is determined by the way a person interprets and processes the stimuli or communicates an unmet need.The characterisation of a behaviour as problematic in the case of residential aged care is contextual and it is therefore important to understand the contributions of the social and physical environment, care routines, relationships and interactions, how the person communicates and their broader healthcare needs.The ACFI provides mandatory charting assessments for the ACFI Behaviours (Behaviour Records) and a mandatory depression assessment (Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia). The EBCAT looks beyond ACFI and has recommended a comprehensive approach to the assessment of behavioural expressions. | |
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Downloadable PDF: Behavioural Expressions Assessment Pack |
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Downloadable PDF: Behavioural Expressions Quick Guide |
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Downloadable PDF: Behavioural Expressions Workbook |
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Module: Behavioural Expressions Module |
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Quiz: Behavioural Expressions Quiz |
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