Practice-Based Perspectives on Good Care for Nursing Home Residents With Korsakoff Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

In the Netherlands, people with severe forms of Korsakoff syndrome (KS), a neuropsychiatric disorder with a specific profile of neurocognitive dysfunctioning (in particular, frontal impairments), are generally admitted to a specialized nursing home. This specific subgroup in long-term care differs from the general nursing home population in demographic and clinical characteristics and in care needs. They are much younger, more often male, and stay for a longer period in the nursing home. Furthermore, they exhibit frequently challenging behaviour, and their use of psychotropic drugs is extensive.