Behaviour Support for People Living with Dementia in Residential Aged Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Staff Experiences and Support Needs

Alinka Fisher, Katrina Reschke, Nij Shah, Sau Chi Cheung, Claire M. C, Olivier Piguet, Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, School of Psychology and Brain , Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Neuropsychology Unit, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Neuroscience Research Australia, Centre for Positive Ageing

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice

Published online on August 09, 2025

Abstract

Dementia, Volume 25, Issue 6, Page 1431-1447, August 2026.
Objectives:Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are prevalent in residential aged care (RAC) settings, negatively impacting residents’ quality of life and increasing carer burden. This study investigated current practices and ...