A pilot study using 'apps' as a novel strategy for the management of challenging behaviors seen in people living in residential care

摘要

Background: Many adults living in residential care will demonstrate challenging behaviors. Nonpharmacological strategies are recommended as first-line treatment. Using applications (apps) is a novel approach to managing these behaviors, and has yet to be assessed in this group. This paper describes a pilot study to test apps as a novel non-pharmacological strategy to manage challenging behaviors in adults living in residential care.