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Psychomotor desadaptation syndrome.

P Pfitzenmeyer1, F Mourey, B Tavernier

  • 1Service de Médecine Interne Gériatrique, 2, rue Jules Violle CHRU Dijon, F-21034 Dijon, France. france.mourey@planetb.fr <france.mourey@planetb.fr>

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|September 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Psychomotor desadaptation syndrome (PDS) involves postural, neurological, and psychological issues like retropulsion and cognitive slowness. Early, multidisciplinary management can reverse this functional disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • A clinical entity, 'la Régression Psychomotrice', observed in French literature for over 10 years.
  • This syndrome is termed 'psychomotor desadaptation syndrome' (PDS) in English.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical features of PDS.
  • To highlight the importance of identifying predisposing and etiological factors.
  • To emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing PDS.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and description of associated symptoms.
  • Identification of predisposing and etiological factors.
  • Review of management and treatment approaches.

Main Results:

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  • PDS is characterized by postural impairments (retropulsion, altered muscle tone, loss of postural reactions).
  • Neurological signs and psychological features (cognitive slowness, anxiety, fear of falling) are associated with PDS.
  • PDS is considered a functional disorder.

Conclusions:

  • PDS is a reversible syndrome with early and multidisciplinary management.
  • Medical treatment of etiological factors and specific readaptation are crucial.
  • Clinicians must identify both predisposing and etiological factors for effective PDS management.