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Table 1 Function-supporting elements according to Marte Meo® [28]

From: Application of Marte Meo® counselling with people with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia and their primary carers (AMEO-FTD) – a non-randomized mixed-method feasibility study

Nr.

Function-supporting element (FSE)

1.

Prepare for a good beginning and a positive atmosphere through tone and eye contact

2.

Locate, confirm and follow the person’s focus

3.

State what is happening, what is going to happen, and what is experienced

4.

Reinforce coping ability by providing help to start and end an activity

5.

Help the person with dementia to be in rhythm in the dialogue by waiting for an answer or supporting the persons initiatives

6.

Help or support the person with dementia to respond to new people or situations in the setting

7.

Pay attention to physical contact

8.

Lead in a positive way