Case Study – Aggressive Behaviour
We consider the nature of aggressive behaviour and how identifying the underlying issues allows interventions to be trialled. Caring for someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse background who is living with dementia is explored through case study.
Online module
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TierFoundational
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Module 7
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Completion time30 mins
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Module duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Module Overview
About this Module
This module has four sections:
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1
Description of aggressive behaviour
- This section will explore what aggression is in the context of dementia, how to assess it and identify possible triggers.
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2
Case study part 1
- This section introduces Jayita an elderly Indian lady who is demonstrating aggressive behaviour
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3
Cultural considerations
- Caring for people from CALD backgrounds living with dementia
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4
Case study part 2
- Implementing interventions
Prerequisites
Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, staff should be able to:
- Outline the key elements to include in the assessment of a person responding with aggressive behaviours.
- Identify the probable factors contributing to aggressive behaviour, using the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model.
- Select evidence-informed interventions to trial in managing aggressive behaviour.
- Identify any successful interventions used in Jayita’s case study and indicate how the effectiveness of these could be determined.
- Outline the key approaches to consider when caring for someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.
Module Details
Continuing Professional Development
A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon completion of this module.
Acknowledgements
The Understanding Changed Behaviour online course was developed at DTA, QUT by Prof Elizabeth Beattie, Liz Miles and Sandra Jeavons, with Martin van de Weyer and the Smart Sparrow team. This resource is based on a training program originally developed by the Queensland Dementia Training Study Centre at QUT.
The team acknowledges members of the expert panel who shared their advice and insights in video segments throughout the course:
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Professor Nancy Pachana, Co-Director, Ageing Mind Initiative, The University of Queensland
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Dr Eddy Strivens, Regional Geriatrician and Clinical Director, Older Persons Subacute and Rehabilitation Services, Cairns & Hinterland Health Service
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Dr David Lie, Director, Older Persons Mental Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane
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Version history
- Published: 25 Oct 2019
- Updated: 12 Jul 2024
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