BPSD Workshop
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Applying the P.I.E.C.E.S. Framework for Effective Clinical Management of BPSD
When
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
1:30-4:30pm
Where
LHEARN Centre
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
1 Hosptial Court, Oshawa, Ont
Cost
$50
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BPSD workshop:
Learning Objectives:
- Assess and interpret common behavioural and psychosocial problems seen in patients affected by dementia, whether they live at home or in a long-term-care home
- Present the risks, benefits and appropriate dose range of medications that are currently recommended for BPSD that may respond to pharmacological treatment for the purpose of obtaining informed consent
- Support health-care team members in the monitoring of common side effects of drugs that may be used in the treatment of BPSD
- Support health-care team members in the utilization of the P.I.E.C.E.S. assessment framework and the application of principles outlined in U-FIRST for the implementation of non-pharmaceutical approaches
For more information, contact:
Brett Murphy, LHEARN Centre Manager
905-576-8711 x 2133