Drug-related problems in community-dwelling primary care patients screened positive for dementia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A third of family members caring for people with dementia report acting abusively towards them, but there are currently no evidence-based interventions to reduce or prevent such behavior. Family carers who act abusively have not previously been consulted about what may help to reduce abuse. METHOD:We prospe...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Selwood A,Cooper C,Owens C,Blanchard M,Livingston G

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seeking medical advice for dementia involves an understanding of norms, values and attitudes towards care-giving and inter-dependency, which are culturally bounded. We hypothesize that local culture and socioeconomic structure affect our Chinese patients who present with forgetfulness to our memory clinic. ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sheng B,Law CB,Yeung KM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While dementia is more common in older people and suicide rates in many countries are higher among the elderly, there is some doubt about the association between these two phenomena. METHODS:A search of the major relevant databases was carried out to examine the evidence for this possible association. RESU...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Haw C,Harwood D,Hawton K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Dementia is a neurodegenerative syndrome that interferes with multiple aspects of life, including cognition, daily functioning, and behavior. Despite the large heterogeneity in symptom development, these three domains are seldom studied simultaneously. This study investigates how trajectories of the...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Haaksma ML,Leoutsakos JS,Bremer JAE,Aalten P,Ramakers IHGB,Verhey FRJ,Olde Rikkert MGM,Melis RJF

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reanalyzed previously published data from a prospectively randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase-III study of 130 inpatients with dementia syndrome. The patients in the study had been diagnosed as having suffered from organic brain syndrome (ICD 290), which is the core syndrome of dementia (so-...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Herrmann WM,Stephan K

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Cognitive decline is an important complication of joint replacement surgeries in senior people. METHODS:We determined incidence rates of dementia diagnosis following endoprosthetic joint replacement surgery (upper and lower extremities). The observation period covered up to 28 quarters using German...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Teipel SJ,Fritze T,Ellenrieder M,Haenisch B,Mittelmeier W,Doblhammer G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence and risk factors of documented delirium in general practices in Germany. METHODS:The present study includes 2,194 patients over the age of 65 years with delirium and 2,194 controls without delirium from a sample of 6,180,042 patients from 1,262 ge...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bohlken J,Kostev K

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding the prevalence, incidence and cofactors of depression among long-term elderly nursing home (LTNH) residents domiciled for eight months or more may help optimize depression treatment in this vulnerable group. We quantified first year depression in American LTNH residents and the associations bet...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Hoover DR,Siegel M,Lucas J,Kalay E,Gaboda D,Devanand DP,Crystal S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground and Purpose:The impact of dementia-related stressors and strains have been examined for their potential to threaten the well-being of either the person with dementia or the family care partner, but rarely have studies considered the dyadic nature of well-being in dementia. The purpose of this study ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Miller LM,Kaye JA,Lyons KS,Lee CS,Whitlatch CJ,Caserta MS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multifactorial strategies that prevent or delay the onset or progress of cognitive decline and dementia are needed, and should include education regarding recognized risk factors. The current study sought to investigate whether older adults "at risk" of cognitive decline benefit from psychoeducation targetin...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Norrie LM,Diamond K,Hickie IB,Rogers NL,Fearns S,Naismith SL

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few current studies explore psychological well-being among older Chinese immigrants in Australia. The study addressed this gap and provided preliminary data on psychological well-being among this group. Four indicators, namely depression, anxiety, loneliness, and quality of life, were used to present a compr...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lin X,Bryant C,Boldero J,Dow B

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The elderly are at high risk of developing tuberculosis. The prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety are higher in those with tuberculosis than in the general population. A positive correlation between national suicide rates and rates of mortality due to tuberculosis has been reported. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Shah A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research shows that lipid levels may be associated with cognitive function, particularly among women. We aimed to examine total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and HDL/LDL ratio in relation to cognitive performance, measured w...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Chanti-Ketterl M,Andel R,Lerch O,Laczo J,Hort J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Family caregivers of people with dementia have significant unmet needs in regard to their caregiving role. Despite this, they are reluctant to utilize services to reduce their burden. The aim of this study was to examine the barriers and facilitators of service use among family caregivers of people with deme...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Macleod A,Tatangelo G,McCabe M,You E

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A careful characterization of behavioral abnormalities in corticobasal degeneration syndrome (CBDS) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) by reliable tools is still lacking. Literature data provided evidence of the usefulness of the Frontal Behavioral Inventory (FBI) to operationalize such disturbances, p...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Borroni B,Alberici A,Agosti C,Cosseddu M,Padovani A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the high prevalence and morbidity of minor and subsyndromal depression in primary care elderly people, there are few data to identify those at highest risk of poor outcomes. The goal of this observational cohort study was to characterize the one-year outcomes of minor and subsyndromal depression, exa...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lyness JM,Chapman BP,McGriff J,Drayer R,Duberstein PR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and seven newly diagnosed, untreated patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) were divided into two groups according to their age at reported onset of symptoms. Of these, 79 patients were under age 70 (early-onset) and 28 patients were age 70 and over (late-onset). The group of 50 control subjects comprised ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Reid WG

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major advances in understanding the physiology and genetics of circadian rhythm in the past decade challenge the researcher of sleep/wake disorders in Alzheimer's disease (AD) to distinguish patient characteristics stable across the course of illness ("traits") from characteristics that vary with stage of illness ("st...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Yesavage JA,Taylor JL,Kraemer H,Noda A,Friedman L,Tinklenberg JR

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiologic survey data were used to examine relationships between alcohol use and abuse and the physical and mental health status of elderly public housing residents (weighted n = 865) and to determine the influence that drinking behavior had on mortality. Residents with a current alcohol disorder (4%) were more li...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Black BS,Rabins PV,McGuire MH

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preventing and/or delaying cognitive impairment is a public health priority. To increase awareness of and participation in behaviors that may help maintain cognitive function or reduce risk of impairment, we need to understand public perceptions about risk and protective factors. METHODS:We conducted a scop...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Friedman DB,Becofsky K,Anderson LA,Bryant LL,Hunter RH,Ivey SL,Belza B,Logsdon RG,Brannon S,Vandenberg AE,Lin SY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) cause caregiver distress and earlier institutionalization. We compared the prevalence and characteristics of BPSD between institution residents and memory clinic outpatients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) to test the hypothesis that there is more BPSD a...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cheng TW,Chen TF,Yip PK,Hua MS,Yang CC,Chiu MJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical presentations in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) overlap considerably with that of Alzheimer's disease (AD) despite different pathological processes. Autopsy studies have also shown that multiple brain pathology occurs frequently, even in cases with a single cli...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Piguet O,Halliday GM,Creasey H,Broe GA,Kril JJ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine levels, rates and progression of apathy in healthy older persons and to investigate factors associated with its progression. METHODS:Seventy-six healthy elderly subjects, aged 58-85 years (mean 69.9), who were recruited by general advertisement and through local commun...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Brodaty H,Altendorf A,Withall A,Sachdev P

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have specifically examined purpose in life among very old people, and we know of none that has used a prospective approach. The aim of this study was to examine changes in purpose in life over five years in very old men and women and to investigate whether depressed mood, malnutrition, inactivity...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Hedberg P,Brulin C,Aléx L,Gustafson Y

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irregular circadian rhythm and cognitive impairment are frequently observed in patients with chronic schizophrenia. However, their effects in different living environments or with aging remain unclear. The aim of this study was to clarify the characteristics of circadian rhythm and cognition function in the ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kume Y,Sugita T,Oga K,Kagami K,Igarashi H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A carer-held record (CHR) was developed to enable carers to contribute to care plans for their relatives with dementia, alongside other professionals. The aim of this study was to establish whether CHRs provide any measurable benefits for carers, in the areas of health, stress, knowledge of dementia and locu...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Simpson R,Wakefield P,Spiers N,Jagger C,Lindesay J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Walking ability recently emerged as a sub-clinical marker of cognitive decline. Hence, the relationship between baseline gait and future cognitive decline was examined in geriatric patients. Because a "loss of complexity" (LOC) is a key phenomenon of the aging process that exhibits in multiple syste...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kikkert LHJ,Vuillerme N,van Campen JP,Appels BA,Hortobágyi T,Lamoth CJC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the impact of external memory devices on the efficacy of a package of internal mnemonic techniques. Participants wrote two types of lists during the study phase: (a) a list of study words and/or (b) a loci list. At recall, participants were not allowed to refer to either of the lists they had wri...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Brooks JO 3rd,Friedman L,Yesavage JA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that the verbal fluency test (VFT) is a sensitive measure of cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, other studies have shown that the performances were significantly influenced by education in the normal elderly population. In order to examine the utility of t...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kawano N,Umegaki H,Suzuki Y,Yamamoto S,Mogi N,Iguchi A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of factors associated with quality of life (QoL) in people having dementia will help develop strategies for maintenance and improvement of patient QoL. This study examined the predictors of QoL in a community-dwelling population aged 75 years and over, with or without dementia. METHODS:This w...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Mate KE,Pond CD,Magin PJ,Goode SM,McElduff P,Stocks NP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00