| Frequency and intensity of behavioral and psychological symptoms in the course of Alzheimer's disease | |
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PMID: 11324386 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of the study was: 1) to estimate the occurrence and intensity of some psychopathological symptoms in the course of Alzheimer's disease, and 2) to examine whether the occurrence of behavioral and psychological symptoms increases with the deepening of dementia process among persons with Alzheimer's disease living in their homes with outpatient treatment. The study was conducted among 94 persons (38 men and 56 women ageing from 52 to 86 years (x = 72.4 +/- 6.9), with education: from 2 to 17 years (x = 11.2 +/- 3.7). Three subgroups were selected for study with regard to the intensity of dementia process, estimated according to Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR): very mild (n = 16, x = 71.4 +/- 6.7), mild (n = 43, x = 72.6 +/- 7.9), moderate (n = 35, x = 72.5 +/- 6.9). Subjects in group II and III fulfill diagnostic criteria of dementia according to ICD-10, DSM IV and criteria of probable AD according to NINCDS-ADRDA. In the estimation of occurrence of behavioral and psychological disturbances: Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale--non-cognitive behavior (ADAS-non-cog) and subscale "Change in Personality, Interests, Drive" of Blessed Dementia Scale were used. The results have shown that with the progress of dementia process, the occurrence of the following psychopathological symptoms such as: hallucinations, intensive motor activity, purposeless hyperactivity, pacing, rigidity increases and there is a relinquishment of hobbies. In addition, regardless of the stage of dementia, such behaviors as: apathy, depression, tearfullness, impaired emotional control and disturbances of appetite were observed relatively frequently. |
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Authors:
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B Wasiak; T Gabryelewicz; E Łuczywek; A Pfeffer; K Czyzewski; M Styczyńska; M Gołebiowski; W Matysiak; M Barcikowska |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychiatria polska Volume: 35 ISSN: 0033-2674 ISO Abbreviation: Psychiatr. Pol. Publication Date: 2001 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-27 Completed Date: 2001-06-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0103314 Medline TA: Psychiatr Pol Country: Poland |
Other Details:
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Languages: pol Pagination: 93-107 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Zespołu Badawczo-Leczniczego Chorób Zwyrodnieniowych CUN CMDiK PAN/CSK MSWiA w Warszawie. bwasiak@cmdik.pan.pl |
Vernacular Title:
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Czestość oraz intensywność wystepowania zaburzeń psychicznych i zachowania w otepieniu o róznym nasileniu w przebiegu choroby Alzheimera. |
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Age Distribution Aged Aged, 80 and over Alzheimer Disease / classification, epidemiology* Ambulatory Care / statistics & numerical data Comorbidity Disease Progression Female Humans Male Mental Disorders / epidemiology* Middle Aged Poland / epidemiology Sex Distribution |
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