The Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Weighing Benefits and Risks.
Curr Alzheimer Res
; 13(10): 1124-33, 2016.
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| ID: mdl-27160166
ABSTRACT
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common among patients with dementia. BPSD have significant implications on outcomes for patients and caregivers. Available literature for pharmacological approaches to BPSD is sparse and at times inconsistent. There are no FDA-approved medications for the management of BPSD, and the use of available medications is associated with significant adverse effects among aged populations with dementia. This review outlines the assessment of BPSD, discusses general principles of management, and examines current evidence for non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies as well as associated risks.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Antipsicóticos
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Transtornos do Humor
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Demência
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Alzheimer Res
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos