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Behavioural changes in people with learning disability and dementia: a descriptive study

L Duggan1, M Lewis, J Morgan

  • 1Oxfordshire Learning Disability NHS Trust, Oxford, England.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study used the Past Behavioural History Inventory (PBHI) to track behavioral changes in individuals with learning disabilities and dementia. Findings suggest PBHI can aid in earlier dementia diagnosis and management for this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Disabilities

Background:

  • Dementia diagnosis in individuals with learning disabilities presents unique challenges.
  • Behavioral changes associated with dementia are often overlooked in this population.
  • There is a need for sensitive tools to identify cognitive decline in people with learning disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe behavioral changes in individuals with learning disabilities and dementia.
  • To evaluate the utility of the Past Behavioural History Inventory (PBHI) in this population.
  • To explore the potential of PBHI for early dementia diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 12 participants with mild to severe learning disabilities and dementia.

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  • The Past Behavioural History Inventory (PBHI) was used to document behavioral changes.
  • PBHI was originally designed for individuals with normal intelligence and dementia.

    • Main Results:

    • The PBHI demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral changes in the study population.
    • Observed behavioral changes were comparable to those in individuals without learning disabilities.
    • Caregivers were often unaware of dementia-related behavioral alterations.

    Conclusions:

    • The PBHI is a potentially valuable tool for assessing behavioral changes in people with learning disabilities and dementia.
    • Early identification of behavioral changes using PBHI may facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention.
    • Further research is warranted to validate PBHI's role in managing dementia in individuals with learning disabilities.