@article{ref1,
title="PTSD symptoms and dementia in older veterans who are living in long-term care",
journal="Qualitative health research",
year="2021",
author="Ritchie, Kim and Cramm, Heidi and Aiken, Alice and Donnelly, Catherine and Goldie, Catherine",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and dementia can result in increased symptoms, such as suspicion, aggression, and nightmares in Veterans that can be difficult to manage in long-term care environments. The objective of the study was to explore how the co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and dementia are understood in Canadian Veterans who are living in long-term care. A descriptive multiple case study was conducted in two Veteran long-term care facilities in Canada. Data collection consisted of semi-structured interviews with Veterans, their family caregivers, and health care providers, non-participant observation, and a chart audit. Three major themes emerged relating to symptom expression and care approach: a) symptoms are the same but different; b) differences in the complexity of care; and c) added dimensions involved in care. The results of this study contribute foundational information about co-occurring posttraumatic and dementia symptoms that can inform policy, care approaches, and potential interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1049-7323",
doi="10.1177/10497323211061345",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10497323211061345"
}