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Delusions and hallucinations in persons with dementia: a comparison of the perceptions of formal and informal caregivers.
- Source :
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Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology [J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol] 2013 Dec; Vol. 26 (4), pp. 251-8. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This study compares formal and informal caregivers' perceptions of delusions and hallucinations in older persons with dementia (PWDs). The study population consisted of 151 community-dwelling PWDs aged 65 and older, 90 formal caregivers, and 151 informal caregivers residing in Israel. Assessments included the Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Etiological Assessment of Psychotic Symptoms in Dementia, Activities of Daily Living, and Mini-Mental State Examination. Informal caregivers reported higher rates and a higher level of severity of delusions and hallucinations than formal caregivers. Different caregivers showed varying degrees of emotional involvement, empathy, and efforts to find the meaning of the delusion for the person experiencing it. Family members and staff members may see different parts of the total picture. The combination of both points of view is essential in order to establish an accurate, comprehensive assessment of dementia symptoms and to enhance the understanding of the reality of the different parties.
- Subjects :
- Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Delusions epidemiology
Dementia complications
Hallucinations epidemiology
Humans
Israel epidemiology
Male
Mental Status Schedule
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Prevalence
Psychotic Disorders diagnosis
Psychotic Disorders epidemiology
Psychotic Disorders etiology
Qualitative Research
Severity of Illness Index
Surveys and Questionnaires
Caregivers psychology
Delusions diagnosis
Delusions etiology
Dementia psychology
Hallucinations diagnosis
Hallucinations etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0891-9887
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24212245
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0891988713509136