How to recognise and deal with challenging behaviour
Behaviour can prove challenging in social care due to a range of factors, such as self-harming issues, emotional stress, and cognitive impairment, amongst others. All of these factors can lead to confusion and frustration for the patient.
According to the NHS website, “A person’s behaviour can be defined as “challenging” if it puts them or those around them (such as their carer) at risk, or leads to a poorer quality of life”.























