The effects of emotion‐oriented approaches in the care for persons suffering from dementia: a review of the literature

This article presents an overview of the results of intervention studies in various emotion‐oriented approaches in the care for people suffering from dementia. Recommendations are made with regard to clinical practice and future research.

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