ABSTRACT

Disruptive behavior in nursing home residents such as noncompliance, aggression, demanding and dependent behavior, and wandering consumes an inordinate amount of administrative and staff time. Frequently, staffs behave in a reactive manner that exacerbates symptoms. This chapter argues for a nonreactive approach that views disruptive behavior from a systemic perspective. This in turn leads to more strategic solutions that better fit the complex forces that shape the behavior. At times these solutions are counterintuitive. Clinical situations discussed include demanding behavior, hypochondriacal behavior and dementia. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <getinfo@haworthpressinc.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com> © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]