[Effects of emotion-oriented care on elderly people with cognitive impairment and behavioral problems in residential homes].

This study investigates the effects of emotion-oriented care on the behavior of elderly people with cognitive impairment and behavioral problems. This approach is mainly based on the validation approach, but uses also insights from other approaches like reminiscence and sensory stimulation. Sixteen homes for the aged with structured day care units were randomly allocated to an intervention or control group.

Effects of emotion-oriented care on work-related outcomes of professional caregivers in homes for elderly persons.

Objectives: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on the effects of emotion-oriented care on professional caregivers in homes for elderly persons. Emotion-oriented care is used in the care for cognitively impaired elderly persons and is mainly based on the validation approach.

Methods: Sixteen homes for the aged were randomly allocated to an intervention or control group.

Compliance in a randomized controlled trial: the implementation of emotion-orientated care in psycho-geriatric facilities.

Aim: The aim of this study was to gain insight into compliance with the introduction of a new care model [emotion-orientated care (EOC)] as part of an intervention study (RCT) in psycho-geriatric care. The success of the implementation (compliance), as well as the expectations and experiences concerning the training were studied.

Methods: Observations were conducted in four intervention homes and four control homes, and care-plans of residents were also analysed to see whether the implementation had succeeded.