Dysphoric symptoms in relation to other behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, among elderly in nursing homes

Dysphoric symptoms in relation to other behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, among elderly in nursing homes

Abstract Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common and varied in the elderly. The aim of the current study was to explore associations between BPSD and dysphoric symptoms at different levels of cognitive impairment. Methods Assessments of 4397 elderly individuals...

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Main Authors: Agnes Lindbo, Maria Gustafsson, Ulf Isaksson, Per-Olof Sandman, Hugo Lövheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
BPSD
Dementia
Cognitive impairment
Dysphoria
Depression
Apathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0603-4

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