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| The assessment of behavioural problems in dementia | | Author(s) | Simon Manchip |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 28, no 3, March 1998 |
| Pages | pp 39-40, 42 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Behaviour disorders ; Confusion ; Evaluation ; Drugs ; Therapeutics. |
| Annotation | Behavioural problems are common in dementia, and they, rather than cognitive impairment, are often the reason for long-term care. The author outlines a systematic approach that will provide a more rational basis for management, which involves: defining the problem; excluding or treating delirium; excluding or treating any underlying psychiatric symptoms or syndromes; assessing the role of carers and the environment in causing or perpetuating symptoms. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980528007 A |
| Classmark | EA: EP: EDC: 4C: LLD: LL |
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