Factor analysis supports the evidence of existing hyperactive and hypoactive subtypes of delirium.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study objective is to evaluate the use of qEEG data for the cross-sectional differentiation of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) and in the longitudinal prediction of cognitive decline in MCI. METHODS:Eighty-eight subjects with MCI and 42 subjects with mild probable AD we...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Luckhaus C,Grass-Kapanke B,Blaeser I,Ihl R,Supprian T,Winterer G,Zielasek J,Brinkmeyer J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether primary care competency in early diagnosis of dementia might have changed during 1993 and 2001. METHOD:By means of a representative follow-up survey 122 out of 170 (71.8%) family physicians (FPs) in Lower Saxony, Germany, were randomly assigned to two written case samples presenting a ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Maeck L,Haak S,Knoblauch A,Stoppe G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Data on the prevalence of and risk factors for suicide ideation among older people in developing countries is lacking. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to estimate if dementia and other mental disorders are associated with suicide ideation among the older people controlling for demographic and other suspected ris...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Borges G,Acosta I,Sosa AL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Limited data are available on how older adults access public mental health systems. This study examines how uninsured or publicly insured older adults with severe mental illness in San Diego County initially accessed the public mental health system, as well as their subsequent use of public mental health serv...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Gilmer TP,Ojeda VD,Fuentes D,Criado V,Garcia P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine whether patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) with subnormal vitamin B12 levels show more frequent behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) than AD patients with normal vitamin B12 levels. The design was a prospective case-control study. The study took place...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Meins W,Müller-Thomsen T,Meier-Baumgartner HP

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study identified factors in patients with diabetes associated with risk of developing dementia. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This retrospective, longitudinal study used a national cohort of US Veterans with diabetes 65 years or older to examine incidence of dementia over 2 years. A multivariable Cox regr...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Parikh NM,Morgan RO,Kunik ME,Chen H,Aparasu RR,Yadav RK,Schulz PE,Johnson ML

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Staff ratings of quality of life (QOL) in dementia are often lower and more strongly related to the cognitive functioning of the person with dementia than self-ratings. However, cognition-related items in QOL measures and limited cognitive screening measures hamper a clear understanding of the relationship, 2...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Dewitte L,Vandenbulcke M,Dezutter J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the reliability and validity of a chronic care facility adaptation of the Clinical Dementia Rating scale (CDR-CC). METHOD:Sixty-two residents in a chronic care facility participated in an inter-rater and 1 month test-retest reliability study. The instrument was validated against the M...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Marin DB,Flynn S,Mare M,Lantz M,Hsu MA,Laurans M,Paredes M,Shreve T,Zaklad GR,Mohs RC

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia in community settings is often diagnosed by computerized algorithms. This study examines the extent to which independent diagnosticians agreed among themselves in diagnosing dementia, severity and type when presented with data obtained during a population-based incidence study of cognitive decline and dementi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Kay DW,Dewey ME,McKeith IG,O'Cuill M,McCracken C,Fairbairn AF,Harrison R,Illing JC,Hrisos S

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The recruitment and adherence status of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for population with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are little known. We aimed to explore the RCT recruitment and adherence status and factors associated with these among MCI patients. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane L...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Xu Z,Sun W,Zhang D,Wong SY

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We hypothesized that alterations of subcomponents ('harm-avoidance') of personality and the sense of Self in patients with PD would be associated with executive cognitive dysfunction. METHODS:Thirty-four patients with PD and 17 age-matched controls with chronic disease were assessed with a set of neuropsycholo...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： McNamara P,Durso R,Harris E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular dementia (VaD) is associated with impairments in cognitive, motor, and functional domains. Patients with VaD display diverse cognitive and motor deficits, however, and relationships between these impairments and independent living abilities remain unclear. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the present stud...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Boyle PA,Cohen RA,Paul R,Moser D,Gordon N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The IDEAL Schedule was developed for staging "care needs" in patients with dementia. We here aim to validate the Spanish version, further test its psychometric properties and explore a latent construct for "care needs". METHODS:A multicenter study was done in 8 dementia care facilities across Spain. Patients...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： López-Antón R,Barrada JR,Santabárbara J,Posadas-de Miguel M,Agüera L,Burillo C,Franco M,López-Álvarez J,Mesa P,Petidier R,Quintanilla MÁ,Robles-Del Olmo B,Ventura T,Semrau M,Sartorius N,Lobo A,the members of the IDEAL Spa

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive screening instruments are either too long for routine clinical use or not sensitive to distinguish mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from normal cognition (NC) or dementia. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the AB Cognitive Screen (ABCS) and its subtests with a view to improvi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Standish TI,Molloy DW,Cunje A,Lewis DL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the extent to which elderly people with cognitive impairment are able to answer questions about their quality of life.Design and setting308 elderly residents were interviewed within 2 weeks of admission to one of 30 residential or nursing homes in north-west England. MEASURES:The Mini-Mental Sta...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Mozley CG,Huxley P,Sutcliffe C,Bagley H,Burns A,Challis D,Cordingley L

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study explored age-related differences in the frequency of diagnosis of personality disorder (PD) among 790 veterans admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit across three age groups: 20-39, 40-59, and 60+. Older adults obtained a lower frequency (55.4%) of PD diagnosis than middle-aged adults (69....

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Kenan MM,Kendjelic EM,Molinari VA,Williams W,Norris M,Kunik ME

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As an elder's functional impairment increases, so in general does the tendency for the caregiver to intervene in the elder's daily activities and initiatives. To a certain extent, such intervention is necessary to compensate for the elder's loss of independent ability, and without such intervention, adverse outcomes f...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Fulmer T,Gurland B

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPs) affect almost all patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). Because of the complications associated with the pharmacological treatment, nonpharmacological treatment (such as physical activity) can be considered as an additional complementary treatment option for NPs. The aim of thi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Veronese N,Solmi M,Basso C,Smith L,Soysal P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proper screening of depression among older adults depends on accurate cut-off scores. Recent articles have recommended the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) for this screening. However, there has been no investigation of the sensitivity and specificity o...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Schreiner AS,Hayakawa H,Morimoto T,Kakuma T

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between verbal learning and memory performance and hippocampal volume in subjects with co-morbid type 2 diabetes and major depression compared with healthy control subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes alone. METHODS:Twenty four subjects with typ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Ajilore O,Lamar M,Medina J,Watari K,Elderkin-Thompson V,Kumar A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costs of dementia care constitute a great part of the total costs of care for elderly. Because the prevalence of dementia is linked to increasing age, and the number of the oldest old is rising, the costs of dementia care will increase considerably in the forthcoming decades. In this review, research describing costs ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Wimo A,Ljunggren G,Winblad B

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents psychometric data on the Dutch version of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE-N). We focused on differentiating between inpatients with dementia or a mood/psychotic disorder. A cutoff point of 3.9 on the IQCODE-N correctly predicted group membership in 87.8% and ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： de Jonghe JF

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the treatment of vocally disruptive behaviour (VDB) of multifactorial aetiology. METHOD:Three case reports were used to illustrate the treatment of multifactorial VDB. RESULTS:A biopsychosocial assessment is required to identify the different aetiologies involved and the way they interact. Acute...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Meares S,Draper B

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES/METHODS:Ten patients with neuropathologically verified frontotemporal dementia (FTD) were analysed for neuropathological features in relation to first presenting and dominating symptoms, age at onset and duration of dementia, as well as to EEG/quantitative EEG. RESULTS:Cases with a late onset (> 65 years) i...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Passant U,Rosén I,Gustafson L,Englund E

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hospitalizations of people with dementia (PWD) are often accompanied by complications or functional loss and can lead to adverse outcomes. Unsystematic findings suggest an influence of comorbidities on the extent of differences in the length of hospital stay (LOS). This systematic review aimed to identify and...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Möllers T,Stocker H,Wei W,Perna L,Brenner H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to determine whether resilience is associated with depressive symptoms in geriatric populations. METHOD:A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed (up to March 2015) following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis recommendations on th...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Wermelinger Ávila MP,Lucchetti AL,Lucchetti G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the factor structure, reliability and validity of a brief CESD scale among Community dwelling older adults in Singapore. METHOD:Data were derived from interviews conducted among 1,013 randomly selected non-institutionalized older adults aged 65 years and above in Singapore. First, Confirmatory F...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Lee AE,Chokkanathan S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Apathy is one of the most frequent symptoms of dementia, whose underlying neurobiology is not well understood. The objective was to analyze the correlations of apathy and its dimensions with gray and white matter damage in the brain of patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS:The setting of t...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Agüera-Ortiz L,Hernandez-Tamames JA,Martinez-Martin P,Cruz-Orduña I,Pajares G,López-Alvarez J,Osorio RS,Sanz M,Olazarán J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular depression is an important conceptual and clinical concept. OBJECTIVE:To apply criteria which, in an ideal world, should be satisfied before an association between depression and vascular disease can be considered robust. METHOD:A literature review with discussion of findings in the light of recen...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Baldwin RC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In middle age, declines in executive functioning (EF) are associated with decrements in the quality and/or quantity of white and grey matter. Recruitment of homologous regions has been identified as a compensatory mechanism for cognitive decline in later middle age; however, research into neural substrates...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Waters AB,Sawyer KS,Gansler DA

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00