Frazer-Greene, L., McIvor, K. and Zarotti, N. orcid.org/0000-0002-8129-6151 (2025) Changing perspectives: Reflections on managing 'challenging behaviours' towards haemodialysis with an older person in an acute neurology setting. FPOP Bulletin: Psychology of Older People (172). pp. 86-91. ISSN: 2396-9652
Abstract
This reflective piece examines the psychological management of challenging behaviours in an older adult undergoing haemodialysis in an acute neurology setting from the perspective of a Senior Assistant Psychologist. It explores the use of cognitive-behavioural and attachment-informed approaches, highlighting the importance of systemic involvement, MDT communication, and culturally sensitive practice. Key challenges included balancing therapeutic rapport with boundaries and navigating assumptions about age and psychological progress. These reflections aim to highlight the value of psychological input in acute care and call for greater training and integration to support vulnerable patients effectively.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an author produced version of an article published in FPOP Bulletin: Psychology of Older People. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | challenging behaviours, acute neuropsychology, haemodialysis, behavioural management, culturally sensitive practice, psychological formulation, attachment theory, systemic approaches |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2025 12:48 |
Last Modified: | 08 Oct 2025 15:27 |
Published Version: | https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsfpop/1/172/8... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | The British Psychological Society |
Identification Number: | 10.53841/bpsfpop.2025.1.172.86 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:232594 |