The Impact of Using Measurements of Electrodermal Activity in the Assessment of Problematic Behaviour in Dementia.

Background: A major and complex challenge when trying to support individuals with dementia is meeting the needs of those who experience changes in behaviour and mood.

Aim: To explore how a sensor measuring electrodermal activity (EDA) impacts assistant nurses' structured assessments of problematic behaviours amongst people with dementia and their choices of care interventions.

Methods: Fourteen individuals with dementia wore a sensor that measured EDA.