The BSO-DOS© is a direct observation tool that provides objective and measurable data about a person living with dementia. The data collected can be utilized by clinical teams and care partners to identify patterns, trends, contributing factors and modifiable variables associated with responsive behaviours/personal expressions. This information is useful in the development and evaluation of tailored, person-centred interventions to address unmet needs through activities, environments, approaches and/or medications.
BOS-DOS© available in French (New) / Le BSO-DOS© et les ressources de soutien sont disponibles en français! (Nouveauté)

Resources

The BSO-DOS© and Permissions

The BSO-DOS© and Permissions

The BSO-DOS© is meant to be accessible and utilized broadly while preserving the integrity of this standardized tool. Please review the permissions provided and/or required. Download it here.

BSO-DOS© Start-Up Checklist

BSO-DOS© Start-Up Checklist

The BSO-DOS© Start-Up Checklist is for clinical leads, educators and/or administrators to support implementation of the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© Instructional Video

BSO-DOS© Instructional Video

The BSO-DOS© Instructional Video is for all team members involved in completing and analyzing the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© User Guide

BSO-DOS© User Guide

Provides a quick reference for direct care staff on how to complete the BSO-DOS©. Clinical teams may find it helpful to print and laminate copies to assist in completion of the tool.

BSO-DOS© Resource Manual

BSO-DOS© Resource Manual

An in-depth resource for clinical leads, educators and advanced care clinicians that can assist in supporting the team in adopting the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© Community Guidelines: Utilizing the BSO-DOS© with Family Care Partners

BSO-DOS© Community Guidelines: Utilizing the BSO-DOS© with Family Care Partners

Provides guidance to community clinicians who plan to utilize the BSO-DOS© with family care partners contributing to the completion of the tool.

Webinar

BSO-DOS© Webinar: Implementing the BSO-DOS© Strategies for Your Team

This webinar provides an overview of the standardized BSO-DOS© and the collaborative work that led to its development, including implementation strategies to assist clinical teams with its use.

BSO-DOS© en français

BSO-DOS© en français

Le BSO-DOS© est un outil d’observation direct qui fournit des données objectives et mesurables sur une personne qui vit avec la démence.

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