How to reduce misunderstood behavior during activities of daily living (ADL) with the help of Qwiek.up?

Unexplained behavior in dementia is a common problem that has a significant impact. It affects the quality of life for individuals with dementia and also impacts the quality of care that caregivers can provide. This behavior often occurs during everyday activities known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing or dressing, and can include restlessness, apathy, or aggression.

To prevent or minimize this behavior, the Qwiek.up is successfully used. Practical observations and various studies have shown very positive results in this area.

Guidelines for promoting the proper use of the Qwiek.up during Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

To achieve the desired outcome, it is essential to use the Qwiek.up correctly. In order to assist healthcare workers with this, the materials below have been developed within the research project "Optimal Use of the Qwiek.up during ADL".

You can download and utilize these materials in your own healthcare institution by clicking on this link.

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1. Guidelines for promoting the proper use of the Qwiek.up during unexplained behavior in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
   This guide provides accessible steps to successfully utilize the Qwiek.up during unexplained behavior in ADL. By following these steps, you can reduce or even prevent this behavior in individuals with dementia in the future.
2. Tips for proper use
   These tips are formulated based on conversations with experienced healthcare professionals in various nursing homes who use the Qwiek.up during ADL. These tips will assist you in implementing the proper use of the Qwiek.up during ADL care for unexplained behavior.
3. Qwiek.up ADL usage card
   This card allows you to easily and conveniently note how you use the Qwiek.up for unexplained behavior during ADL. This way, your colleagues and the family of the resident will know how to best utilize the Qwiek.up. The card is available in two versions: a printable version for handwritten notes and a digital version for electronic input.
4. Pocket-sized Steps Guide
   This small card can be kept in your pocket or uniform chest pocket. It provides a quick reference to the five steps for preventing or reducing unexplained behavior during ADL using the Qwiek.up.

Developed collaboratively

The above resources were designed by Qwiek and developed by teacher-researchers and students from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. This was done in close collaboration with nurses and caregivers from two nursing homes: Sevagram, Valkenheim location, and MeanderGroep Zuid-Limburg, Bocholtz residential group locations.

This project was made possible by ZonMw.