Don't Bother Trying, They Won't Do It! Effect of Responsive Behaviors on the Montessori Assessment System

Conclusions: The presence of responsive behaviors as assessed by the NPI does not limit MAS administration, despite minor influence on MAS score and completion time.Clinical implications: The MAS may be applied to persons with moderate to severe dementia presenting responsive behaviors. Assessment of preserved abilities can greatly improve the design of person-centered care plans in this population.PMID:33998979 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2021.1924333
Source: Clinical Gerontologist - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research