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Behavioural disturbances in dementia.

C Pinto1, D Panikker, N Deshpande

  • 1Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400 050.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 29, 2001
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Behavioral disturbances are common in dementia patients, affecting over 60%. These issues are most frequent in moderate dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting targeted management strategies are crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Behavioral disturbances are a significant challenge in dementia care.
  • Understanding their prevalence and relationship with dementia severity is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of behavioral disturbances in dementia patients.
  • To investigate the association between dementia severity and these disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 75 dementia patients meeting DSM-IV criteria.
  • Behavioral disturbances, activities of daily living (ADL), cognitive function, and dementia severity (Clinical Dementia Rating scale) were assessed.
  • Data was collected from patients and primary caregivers.

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Main Results:

  • Over 60% of patients exhibited behavioral disturbances.
  • Psychotic and activity-associated disturbances were most common, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.
  • Disturbances peaked in moderate dementia severity and decreased as the condition progressed.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral disturbances are a prominent feature of dementia.
  • Judicious use of psychiatric medication is recommended for managing these symptoms.