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Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia – HQO Quality Standards

This HQO quality standard addresses care for people living with dementia and the specific behaviours of agitation and aggression. Accompanying resources include a Patient and Resident Reference Guide and Recommendations for adoption.

Reference: Health Quality Ontario (2016). Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia. Care for Patients in Hospitals and Residents in Long-Term Care Homes. Retrieved from http://www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Quality-Standards/View-...