Adjustment to residential placement in Alzheimer disease patients: does premorbid personality matter?

abstract：:We examined the factor structure of the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRS-D) in 206 community-dwelling elderly patients. Using principal components analysis and quartimax rotation, a four-factor structure involving all 17 items and accounting for 57.7% of the variance was desired. The factors represent...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Onega LL,Abraham IL

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In both dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), attentional dysfunction is a core clinical feature together with disrupted episodic memory. This study evaluated the cognitive effects of memantine in DLB and PDD using automated tests of attention and episodic memory. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Wesnes KA,Aarsland D,Ballard C,Londos E

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Visual hallucinosis occurs frequently amongst patients with dementia and there is some evidence of an association between hallucinosis and impaired visual function. This study examined the association between objectively rated visual acuity, ambient illumination levels and hallucinosis in patients with dem...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Murgatroyd C,Prettyman R

更新日期：2001-07-01 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:The authors examine changes in psychiatric referral patterns for geriatric inpatients since last reported in the United States, more than 20 years ago, and compare geriatric psychiatric referrals to those of a non-geriatric cohort. METHOD:Retrospective study comparing psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and aft...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Schellhorn SE,Barnhill JW,Raiteri V,Faso VL,Ferrando SJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were (a) to determine the frequency of APOE genotypes in dementia, (b) to relate e4 allele frequency to clinical symptomatology of dementia and (c) to relate e4 and assess risk factors for different types of dementia. DESIGN:Prospective clinical study setting older patients with dement...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Burlinson S,Burns A,Mann D,Pickering-Brown S,Owen F

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines the short-term and long-term effects of a cognitive training (CT) program in enhancing cognitive function of older people with subjective memory complaints. METHODS:A single-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial was carried out in a sample of 223 older adults aged 65 years or above wi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Kwok TC,Bai X,Li JC,Ho FK,Lee TM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Older adults with psychiatric disorders have a substantially lower life expectancy than age-matched controls. Knowledge of risk factors may lead to targeting treatment and interventions to reduce this gap in life expectancy. In this study, we investigated whether frailty independently predicts mortality in o...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Benraad CEM,Haaksma ML,Karlietis MHJ,Oude Voshaar RC,Spijker J,Melis RJF,Olde Rikkert MGM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate mortality and causes of death in older patients with schizophrenia in comparison with the general population. The mortality of patients experiencing relapse was also compared with those in remission. METHODS:The study sample consists of patients (n = 9461) over 65 years ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Talaslahti T,Alanen HM,Hakko H,Isohanni M,Häkkinen U,Leinonen E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored evidence-based intervention, consisting of a leaflet and a letter, to encourage timely help-seeking for dementia in Black elders. METHODS:Participating GP surgeries were randomised to send either the intervention or a control leaflet about ageing w...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Roche M,Mukadam N,Adelman S,Livingston G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Memory complaints in the absence of objective test impairments are common. Only a subset of these subjects seeks medical attention for these complaints. The aim of the present study was to investigate which factors determine why people with subjective memory complaints (SMC) seek medical attention. METHODS:T...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Ramakers IH,Visser PJ,Bittermann AJ,Ponds RW,van Boxtel MP,Verhey FR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wandering represents a major problem in the management of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this study we examined the utility of the Algase Wandering Scale (AWS), a newly developed psychometric instrument that asks caregivers to assess the likelihood of wandering behavior. METHODS:The AWS was admi...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Marcus JF,Cellar JS,Ansari FP,Bliwise DL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Late-life depression (LLD) is the association with more cerebrovascular susceptibilities and white matter damage that can be assessed with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). To better understand the white matter pathological alterations in LLD, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS:We sea...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Wen MC,Steffens DC,Chen MK,Zainal NH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the contribution of applying the theoretical framework of implementation science for adherence to non-pharmacological interventions to prevent delirium. METHODS:A quasi-experimental prospective design was conducted from March 2017 to October 2018 in a teaching hospital. Participants included 149 ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Garrido MA,Alvarez EA,Ponce DP,Salech F,Tobar DI,Tobar EA

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Since plasma protein binding of tricyclic antidepressants may be relevant to treatment effects and can be influenced by age-associated factors, we examined both plasma ultrafiltrate and total concentrations of nortriptyline (NT) in patients and compared these to age. We hypothesized negative associations wit...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Young RC,Dhar AK,Hull J,Kakuma T,Alexopoulos GS

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To pilot a three-step diagnostic model for young and old patients with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD). METHODS:Prospective investigator-blinded study. We developed a screening questionnaire for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their caregivers. Further, patients were subjected to three screenin...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Robben SH,Sleegers MJ,Dautzenberg PL,van Bergen FS,ter Bruggen JP,Rikkert MG

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Modifiable risk factors for dementia were recently identified and compiled in a systematic review. The 'Lifestyle for Brain Health' (LIBRA) score, reflecting someone's potential for dementia prevention, was studied in a large longitudinal population-based sample with respect to predicting cognitive change ove...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Schiepers OJG,Köhler S,Deckers K,Irving K,O'Donnell CA,van den Akker M,Verhey FRJ,Vos SJB,de Vugt ME,van Boxtel MPJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between the degree of integration in community mental health teams (CMHTs) and: (i) the costs of service provision; (ii) rates of mental health inpatient and care home admission. METHODS:An observational study of service use and admissions to institutional care was undertaken for...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Wilberforce M,Tucker S,Brand C,Abendstern M,Jasper R,Challis D

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the structure and measurement properties of the Psychogeriatric Assessment Scales (PAS) in a community sample, to study the performance of French and German translations of the PAS, and to determine the power of PAS scales to discriminate dementia and depression diagnosed to DSM-IV criteria. D...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Mackinnon A,Mulligan R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article analyses behaviour changes in dementia at the point of entry to a longitudinal study. DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal study of behaviour in dementia, with autopsy follow-up. SETTING:Subjects with dementia, living at home with a carer. All lived in Oxfordshire, UK. PARTICIPANTS:Ninety-seven pe...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Hope T,Keene J,Gedling K,Cooper S,Fairburn C,Jacoby R

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:The relationships between apathy, depression and functional impairment in questionable dementia (QD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are complex. This study aimed to explore the interactions between severity of apathy, depression and functional performance; and to investigate the effects of apathy alone, depres...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Lam LC,Tam CW,Chiu HF,Lui VW

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies have shown that psychological problems in elderly patients are often unrecognised in primary care. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life and consultation rates of Chinese elderly patients with unrecognised psychological problems in primary care. The prevalence and risk factors o...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Lam CL,Chin WY,Lee PW,Lo YY,Fong DY,Lam TP

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Past research has demonstrated that there is a high level of depression among older people, particularly for those with cognitive impairment and those in residential care. The current study was designed to determine the prevalence of depression among older people in hostels with cognitive impairment using a ...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： McCabe MP,Davison T,Mellor D,George K,Moore K,Ski C

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several potentially modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia have been identified, including low educational attainment, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity, hypertension, midlife obesity, depression, and perceived social isolation. Managing these risk factors in late midlife and older ag...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Huntley J,Corbett A,Wesnes K,Brooker H,Stenton R,Hampshire A,Ballard C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on mortality and readmission risk in patients with dementia. METHODS:Prospective hospital-based cohort of 59 194 patients with dementia admitted to hospital or visiting a day-clinic between 2000 and 2010. Patients were divided in those with and without a...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： van de Vorst IE,Vaartjes I,Bots ML,Koek HL

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies reporting the quantity of benzodiazepines used are purely descriptive and cannot comment on the quality or appropriateness of prescribing benzodiazepines. An indicator to assess the appropriateness of prescribing benzodiazepines was developed from published literature. The applicability of the indicator was di...

journal_title：International journal of geriatric psychiatry

authors： Batty GM,Oborne CA,Swift CG,Jackson SH

更新日期：2000-10-01 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