Making the paradigm shift: Enhancing communication for clients with Alzheimer's disease using a client-centered approach

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 81-85

  Romano, Donna M ^a  

^a MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Alzheimer's disease; Client centered approach; Enhancing communication

Indexed keywords

ALZHEIMER DISEASE; ARTICLE; CURRICULUM; DEMENTIA; DISEASE SEVERITY; DOCTOR PATIENT RELATION; EDUCATION PROGRAM; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HUMAN; INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; MEDICAL EDUCATION; MEDICAL PRACTICE; MEDICAL PROFESSION; PATIENT CARE; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; QUALITY OF LIFE; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 4344580349     PISSN: 10783903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1078390303262314     Document Type: Article

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