Quantitative EEG in progressing vs stable mild cognitive impairment (MCI): results of a 1-year follow-up study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify subtypes of neuropsychiatric symptom (NPS) course among cognitively normal individuals and to assess the association between these subtypes and hazard of later mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia diagnosis. METHODS:We modeled neuropsychiatric inventory questionnaire (NPI-Q) scores from 4...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Leoutsakos JS,Wise EA,Lyketsos CG,Smith GS

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have assessed the impact of caregivers' work activities on the caregiver. There is growing concern about the ever-increasing problems, both physical and physiological, faced by health care workers who provide care for the ill and incapacitated. AIM:The aim of the study was to examine what, if a...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Chiou CJ,Chen IP,Wang HH

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The PAS is a standardized interview which assesses the changes seen in dementia and depression using a set of scales. There are three scales derived from an interview with the subject (cognitive impairment, depression, stroke) and three from an interview with an informant (cognitive decline, behaviour change, stroke)....

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Jorm AF,Mackinnon AJ,Christensen H,Henderson AS,Jacomb PA,Korten AE

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of demographic variables on Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) performance in an educationally diverse elderly population and to provide normative information. METHODS:SCWT was administered to 564 community-dwelling volunteers aged 60-90 years with an educa...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Seo EH,Lee DY,Choo IH,Kim SG,Kim KW,Youn JC,Jhoo JH,Woo JI

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surveys of older populations reveal rates of senile dementia varying from 5.2% to 25%. The specialist branch of psychiatry dealing with the elderly advocates that services for these patients and their carers should predominantly be based outside hospital. The following study was conducted in Limerick, Ireland before t...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Hickey A,Clinch D,Groarke EP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a consensus on the need to expand and improve mental health care for older people, evidence on models of service development is limited. OBJECTIVE:Referring to two case studies, this paper considers how evaluation of service innovations can inform policy and practice. CONCLUSIONS:Evaluation should ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： McCrae N,Banerjee S

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effectiveness of dementia programmes and report factors related to programme outcomes. To describe the characteristics which placed hostel residents at risk for nursing home placement and to measure changes in dependencies and impairments over 2 years. DESIGN:Longitudinal, quasi-experimental u...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Rosewarne R,Bruce A,McKenna M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of risperidone and olanzapine on cognitive functioning in elderly patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. METHOD:One hundred seventy-six elderly inpatients and outpatients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder were enrolled in this multicenter, double-blind tr...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Harvey PD,Napolitano JA,Mao L,Gharabawi G

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Loneliness is expected to become an even bigger social problem in the upcoming decades, because of the growing number of older adults. It has been argued that the use of social network sites can aid in decreasing loneliness and improving mental health. The purpose of this study was to examine whether and how...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Aarts S,Peek ST,Wouters EJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether intensive care unit (ICU) admission is independently associated with increased risk of major depression in patients with diabetes. METHODS:This prospective cohort study included 3596 patients with diabetes enrolled in the Pathways Epidemiologic Follow-Up Study, of whom 193 had at least one...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Davydow DS,Hough CL,Russo JE,Von Korff M,Ludman E,Lin EH,Ciechanowski P,Young B,Oliver M,Katon WJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most depression in older people is managed in primary care settings but can be difficult to diagnose and is often under-treated. This study examined the attitudes and practice of general practitioners in the treatment of late-life depression using antidepressant medication. METHOD:Three hundred and thirty g...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Rothera I,Jones R,Gordon C

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Lewy body dementias (LBD, dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia) are the second most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia but remain under-recognised, with long delays from initial assessment to diagnosis. Whilst validated instruments have been developed for key symptoms, there ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Thomas AJ,Taylor JP,McKeith I,Bamford C,Burn D,Allan L,O'Brien J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite modest efficacy, unpredictable individual utility, and a high rate of adverse effects, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common determinants for antipsychotic drug therapy in nursing home patients. AIMS:To explore the impact on BPSD of stopping long-term antipsychotic tre...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Ruths S,Straand J,Nygaard HA,Aarsland D

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively evaluate the reliability and validity of the Collateral Source Geriatric Depression Scale (CS-GDS) administered by telephone (T-CS-GDS) in patients undergoing outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment. SUBJECTS:Eighty-three geriatric patients evaluated in a 1-year period at the outpatien...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Burke WJ,Rangwani S,Roccaforte WH,Wengel SP,Conley DM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Fear of falling (FoF) is common and associated with poorer functional outcomes after hip fracture. We sought to differentiate patterns of FoF at 4 and 12 weeks after surgical repair for hip fracture and examine predictors of FoF. METHODS/DESIGN:Secondary analysis of existing data from a 52-week prospective ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Bower ES,Wetherell JL,Petkus AJ,Lenze EJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects millions of people worldwide and the number of AD cases will increase with increased life expectancy. Today there is no cure for this devastating and always lethal disease and therefore it is of great interest for patients, relatives and societies to find new drugs that can hinder the ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Ankarcrona M,Winblad B

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Research indicates increasing trends among older adults toward heavy and abusive drinking, often associated with depressive symptoms. Possible exceptions are residents of planned retirement communities, whose drinking may be associated with social activities. To better understand these relationships, this st...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Fishleder S,Schonfeld L,Corvin J,Tyler S,VandeWeerd C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence, clinical features, and comorbidities of restless legs syndrome (RLS) among psychogeriatric patients in an out-patient clinical setting. METHODS:Cross-sectional study of a sample of 100 non-demented psychogeriatric outpatients that were assessed for the presence of RLS using the Re...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Agüera-Ortiz L,Perez MI,Osorio RS,Sacks H,Palomo T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the effects of kin relationship on response to use of adult day services (ADS) on feelings of overload, depressive symptoms, and positive affect for family caregivers of people with dementia. METHODS:The sample consisted of 341 participants drawn from two studies of ADS. The studies used ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Kim K,Zarit SH,Femia EE,Savla J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is not clear whether the prevalence of psychosis increases with age. We studied the age-specific prevalence of psychotic symptoms in older people in Western Europe. METHODS:Older people without dementia (age 65-104 years, N = 8762) from the western part of Europe in the EURODEP concerted action took part ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Östling S,Bäckman K,Waern M,Marlow T,Braam AW,Fichter M,Lawlor BA,Lobos A,Reischies FM,Copeland JR,Skoog I

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cross validation study of the MoCA for the detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in a community-based cohort residing in the Southeastern United States. METHODS:One hundred and eighteen English-speaking older adults, who underwent diagnostic evaluation as part of an on-goi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Luis CA,Keegan AP,Mullan M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate patient predictors of response to treatment of Major Depressive Episode (MDE) in Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS:Forty-four outpatients with AD and MDE were randomized to receive either sertraline or placebo in a 12-week placebo-controlled, flexible-dose clinical trial after a one week singl...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Steinberg M,Munro CA,Samus Q,V Rabins P,Brandt J,Lyketsos CG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Delirium is associated with poor outcomes. Previous research in delirium and mortality gave rather inconclusive results. This study aims to find out the rates of mortality at 1 year and the factors associated with it in a cohort of hospitalized older patients. METHOD:Prospective, observational, longitudinal...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Muresan ML,Adamis D,Murray O,O'Mahony E,McCarthy G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 10/66 Dementia Research Group developed and validated a culture and education fair battery of cognitive tests for diagnosis of dementia in population-based studies in low-income and middle-income countries including India. AIMS:This study examined the association between individual domains of the 10/66 ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Krishna M,Beulah E,Jones S,Sundarachari R,A S,Kumaran K,Karat SC,Copeland JR,Prince M,Fall C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to identify factors of significance in the development of acute confusional state (ACS) and the differences between patients who developed ACS and those who did not. METHOD AND RESULTS:Assessment, observations and interviews with 505 patients admitted to an orthopaedic clinic rev...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Andersson EM,Gustafson L,Hallberg IR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare directly, in the same patient cohort, the ease of use and tolerability of donepezil and galantamine in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and investigate the effects of both treatments on cognition and activities of daily living (ADL). METHODS:Patients with mild to moderate AD from 14 Eur...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Jones RW,Soininen H,Hager K,Aarsland D,Passmore P,Murthy A,Zhang R,Bahra R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare levels of stress and burnout among staff caregivers in nursing homes and acute geriatric wards of general hospitals. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three nursing homes (total of 522 beds, 270 caregivers) and nine geriatric sections of general hospitals (total of 371 beds, 280 ca...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Cocco E,Gatti M,de Mendonça Lima CA,Camus V

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00