Journal of Clinical Epigenetics Open Access

  • ISSN: 2472-1158
  • Journal h-index: 10
  • Average acceptance to publication time (5-7 days)
  • Average article processing time (30-45 days) Less than 5 volumes 30 days
    8 - 9 volumes 40 days
    10 and more volumes 45 days

Ling Hui Chang

Department of Gerontological and Long-term Care Business, College of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Publications
  • Review Article   
    WANT Model: The Need-Centered Care and Management Model for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
    Author(s): Jing Jy Wang*, Chi Jane Wang, Ling Hui Chang and Yueh Ying Yang

    Aims: A discussion of a newly developed need-centered care and management model for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and its practice protocol. Background: A simple and memorable care and management model for BPSD is needed to guide careproviders especially those working in long-term care facilities. Design: The model named “WANT” model is the abbreviation of Watch-Assess-Need intervention-Think. Watch- to pay attention to the frequency and status of behaviors of resident with dementia; Assess- to assess relevant background and proximal factors for such behaviors and deduce the needs behind; Need interventionto implement care measures according to residents’ needs; Think- to reflect on and share mutual experiences with peers. The expert validity of final version of the WANT.. View More»

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