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The course of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Part II: relationships among behavioural sub-syndromes and the influence of clinical variables.
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International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry . Jun2005, Vol. 20 Issue 6, p531-536. 6p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Background Although several studies have mentioned associations between neuropsychiatric symptoms, there have been no prospective studies determining interrelations among behavioural sub-syndromes. Objectives To investigate the influence of several clinical variables on the course of neuropsychiatric symptoms, and to determine interrelationships between the behavioural sub-syndromes. Methods One hundred and ninety-nine patients with dementia were assessed every six months for two-years, using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) to evaluate neuropsychiatric symptoms. Results Age, sex, and socioeconomic status were not associated with a specific neuropsychiatric symptom. Greater cognitive impairment was related to more severe psychosis, and dementia stage influenced the course of total NPI problems. There were strong interrelations among most behavioural sub-syndromes. The sub-syndrome hyperactivity was of influence on the development of psychosis, but not vice versa. Neither was the sub-syndrome mood/apathy of influence on the course of psychosis. Conclusions While different neuropsychiatric symptoms have their own specific correlates, there is a strong interrelationship between behavioural sub-syndromes. The data have implications for clinicians and the nosology of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NEUROPSYCHIATRY
*DEMENTIA
*SYNDROMES
*ALZHEIMER'S disease
*PATHOLOGICAL psychology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08856230
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17433480
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.1317