TY - JOUR
T1 - Vocally disruptive behavior.
AU - White, M. K.
AU - Kaas, M. J.
AU - Richie, M. F.
PY - 1996/11
Y1 - 1996/11
N2 - Vocally disruptive behavior (VDB) is intelligible or unintelligible noise making that may be goal-directed or purposeless. VDB can be conceptualized as a cyclic phenomenon. VDB has been linked to cognitive impairment, poor sleep, requiring assistance with ADLs, and being at high risk for falling. General nursing interventions for VDB include remaining calm, using gentle touch, creating a familiar, home-like environment, and using diversions during ADLs.
AB - Vocally disruptive behavior (VDB) is intelligible or unintelligible noise making that may be goal-directed or purposeless. VDB can be conceptualized as a cyclic phenomenon. VDB has been linked to cognitive impairment, poor sleep, requiring assistance with ADLs, and being at high risk for falling. General nursing interventions for VDB include remaining calm, using gentle touch, creating a familiar, home-like environment, and using diversions during ADLs.
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U2 - 10.3928/0098-9134-19961101-08
DO - 10.3928/0098-9134-19961101-08
M3 - Review article
C2 - 8954389
AN - SCOPUS:0030292623
SN - 0098-9134
VL - 22
SP - 23
EP - 29
JO - Journal of gerontological nursing
JF - Journal of gerontological nursing
IS - 11
ER -