Laura Espantaleón Rueda
IMSERSO
Laura Espantaleón Rueda
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Degree in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and qualification as a Health Psychologist.
Master’s Degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and National Accreditation as an Expert Psychologist in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Expert in Good Care to older people and person-centred care, by the Official College of Psychology of Madrid, and in Elimination of Physical and Chemical Restraints.
For 17 years I have worked as a psychologist in different residential services for older people, caring for both people with dementia and people without cognitive impairment, carrying out tasks of assessment and diagnosis of cognitive impairment, intervention in cognitive stimulation and mood disorders, management of psychological and behavioural symptoms of dementia, support and intervention with family members and advice to professional carers. I have also collaborated in the implementation of person-centred care model in these centres, as well as in the implementation of programmes for the elimination of physical and chemical restraints.
On the other hand, I have participated as a teacher in different courses and conferences on dementia, behaviour management, non-pharmacological therapies, person-centred care, promotion of good care and safe care without restraints.
Currently I work in the Unit of Coordination of Studies and Technical Support of Imserso (Institution of older people and social services of Spain), participating in different research projects, both national and international, related to long-term care and new models of care for people with disabilities and older people.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Countries | Spain; |
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Topics | Care Homes; Dementia care and support; End-of-life care and LTC; Ethics and care; New models of care; Person-centered care; Prevention and rehabilitation and LTC; Residential LTC services; |
Methods | Knowledge-exchange; Practice-based approaches; |
Role | Policy; |
Interest Groups | Community-based approaches to dementia care; Long-Term Care in Spain; Long-Term Care Policy; Strengthening Responses to Dementia; |
Research interests | Long-term care services, good practices, dementia care. |
Key publications | – Espantaleón, L., Antón, J.A., Rodríguez, M.A., Roa, J.M. (7-9 June 2023). Effectiveness of a restraint reduction plan in a public nursing home in the Community of Madrid. 63rd Congress of the Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. |