Hello, What is the behavior you want to measure? For what maintenance you ask?

Sabina Dalsborn I think the question is very interesting. Happy to discuss further. I am very interested in body language and emotional intelligence and nursing.

Senay Cetinkaya I think that all human behavior is of interest for nursing as an important part of being a human. Both as a symptom but even to shape new (hopefully better) habits in people. But as a symptom e.g. in people with different cognitive impairments is of particular interest and importance in my opinion.

Sabina Dalsborn We all agree that nursing is about people, environment, health and disease, and these constitute the conceptual elements.

You can go ahead with the wandering syndrome in Alzheimer's patients.

Yes, absolutely - in dementia care in general, I think. I would even add other positive as well as negative aspects of daily life. But - my question is - is there any research about BA contribution to nursing, any evidence that both disciplines can support each other?

Behavior analysis can significantly contribute to nursing care when nurses analyze patient behavior and tailor their approach accordingly. By understanding the needs of patients requiring care, nurses can establish an emotional bond, especially in the case of psychiatric patients. As trust develops, patients are more likely to cooperate with the nurse.

( I am undergrad student, Please pardon my mistakes)

Behaviour analysis, a field rooted in the principles of behaviorism, has made significant contributions to various domains, including healthcare and nursing.

Sabina Dalsborn the Behaviour Analysis Principles in Nursing Practice: Behaviour analysis provides a systematic framework for understanding human behaviour and applying interventions to promote positive outcomes. In nursing practice, behaviour analysis principles can be utilised to assess, intervene, and evaluate patient behaviours in diverse healthcare settings.

Sabina Dalsborn some studies that might be useful:

Luszczynska, A., Scholz, U., & Schwarzer, R. (2005). The general self-efficacy scale: multicultural validation studies. The Journal of psychology, 139(5), 439–457. https://doi.org/10.3200/JRLP.139.5.439-457

Hennein, R., Nanziri, L. M., Musinguzi, J., Ggita, J. M., Turimumahoro, P., Ochom, E., Gupta, A. J., Halder, A., Katamba, A., White, M. A., Pietrzak, R. H., Armstrong-Hough, M., & Davis, J. L. (2022). Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale in Ugandan Community Health Workers. Global implementation research and applications, 2(4), 371–383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43477-022-00064-1

Fisher, E., Law, E., Dudeney, J., Eccleston, C., & Palermo, T. M. (2019). Psychological therapies (remotely delivered) for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 4(4), CD011118. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011118.pub3

Prochaska, J. J., Delucchi, K., & Hall, S. M. (2004). A meta-analysis of smoking cessation interventions with individuals in substance abuse treatment or recovery. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 72(6), 1144–1156. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1144

Behavior analysis can contribute to nursing by:

These applications help in delivering personalized and effective care.

Behavior analysis can be implemented in caring/nursing science/practice in various ways, including:

1. Behaviour issues (such as violence, wandering, addiction) in people suffering from dementia or intellectual disability or substance use/ behavioural addiction are assessed and treated.

2. Creating individualised treatment programs based on behaviour assessments of patients that are functional.

3. Using strategies of positive reinforcement to increase patient adherence to treatment regimens.

4. Improving patient participation in recovery initiatives by establishing and maintaining goals.

5. Reducing problem behaviours with skill development and environment adjustments (e.g., medication non-adherence, falls).

6. Offering carers assistance in managing difficult behaviours through programs and training.

7. Creating and assessing behavioural treatments (such as pain management, mindful communication, and symptom control) to enhance patient outcomes

Behavior analysis can be implemented in caring/nursing science/practice in various ways, including:

1. Behaviour issues (such as violence, wandering, addiction) in people suffering from dementia or intellectual disability or substance use/ behavioural addiction are assessed and treated.

2. Creating individualised treatment programs based on behaviour assessments of patients that are functional.

3. Using strategies of positive reinforcement to increase patient adherence to treatment regimens.

4. Improving patient participation in recovery initiatives by establishing and maintaining goals.

5. Reducing problem behaviours with skill development and environment adjustments (e.g., medication non-adherence, falls).

6. Offering carers assistance in managing difficult behaviours through programs and training.

7. Creating and assessing behavioural treatments (such as pain management, mindful communication, and symptom control) to enhance patient outcomes