abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing out-of-pocket health expenditure among older people worsens the inequitable access to essential health services in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). We investigated various socioeconomic and health factors associated with out-of-pocket and catastrophic health expenditures among rural older p...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Brinda EM,Rajkumar AP,Enemark U,Prince M,Jacob KS

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that the presence of depressive symptoms among older persons was evidently associated with subsequent physical and functional decline. However, few studies have directly examined the impact of changes in depressive symptoms or depressed mood on changes in functional ability. The p...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Nyunt MS,Lim ML,Yap KB,Ng TP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine: (1) the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and depression associated with anxiety (DA); (2) the risk factor profile of depression, anxiety, and DA; (3) the course of depression, anxiety, and DA over 24 months. METHODS:Two-year longitudinal study of 20,036 adults aged 60+ years...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Almeida OP,Draper B,Pirkis J,Snowdon J,Lautenschlager NT,Byrne G,Sim M,Stocks N,Kerse N,Flicker L,Pfaff JJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty is a complex health state of increased vulnerability associated with adverse outcomes such as disability, falls, hospitalization, and death. Along with physical impairments, cognition and quality of life may be affected in frail older adults. Yet, evidence is still lacking. The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Langlois F,Vu TT,Kergoat MJ,Chassé K,Dupuis G,Bherer L

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the clustering of symptoms on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) and the relative prevalence of symptom clusters in mild and moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS:Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on the polychoric correlation matrix of 12 NPI i...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cheng ST,Kwok T,Lam LC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia caregiving has been linked to negative consequences for mental health in caregivers. Although depression seems to be an enduring psychological consequence associated with caregiving, little is known about the longitudinal effects that modulating variables related to coping strategies have on caregiv...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Romero-Moreno R,Márquez-González M,Mausbach BT,Losada A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether perceived changes in memory parallel changes in brain pathology is uncertain. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans using 2-(1-{6-[(2-[F-18]fluoroethyl)(methyl)amino]-2-naphthyl}ethylidene)malononitrile (FDDNP) can measure levels of amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in vivo. Here we ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Merrill DA,Siddarth P,Saito NY,Ercoli LM,Burggren AC,Kepe V,Lavretsky H,Miller KJ,Kim J,Huang SC,Bookheimer SY,Barrio JR,Small GW

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical guidelines have the potential to assist in the management of aggression in dementia. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for the construction of individualized guidelines for this group. METHODS:A concept map of the topic "How to manage aggression in dementia" was developed by reviewi...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Vickland V,Chilko N,Draper B,Low LF,O'Connor D,Brodaty H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whereas the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y) is probably the most widely used self-reported measure of anxiety, the lack of current norms among elderly people appears to be problematic in both a clinical and research context. The objective of the present study was to provide normative data for the STAI...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bergua V,Meillon C,Potvin O,Bouisson J,Le Goff M,Rouaud O,Ritchie K,Dartigues JF,Amieva H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individualized guidelines have the potential to offer clinicians assistance in decision-making at the point of consultation to improve health outcomes for patients. This project aims to develop individualized guidelines for the management of aggression in dementia. At an earlier stage, we developed a map of ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Vickland V,Chilko N,Draper B,Low LF,O'Connor D,Brodaty H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageism, a form of prejudice in which one relates negatively to people due to their age, exists throughout life. However, no attempt has been made to compare ageist attitudes across the life cycle, from young adulthood to old age. Consequently, the current study examined age and gender differences in ageism t...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bodner E,Bergman YS,Cohen-Fridel S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The social and economic burden of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its increasing prevalence has led to much work on new treatment strategies and clinical trials. The search for surrogate markers of disease progression continues but traditional parallel group trial designs that use well-established, but often in...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Thompson PA,Wright DE,Counsell CE,Zajicek J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older migrants with dementia and limited English language proficiency in residential care may have unmet needs for social interaction. This project compared verbal communication and prescribed psychiatric medication of Greek and Italian residents with dementia in ethno-specific and mainstream residential car...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Runci SJ,Eppingstall BJ,O'Connor DW

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of benzodiazepines is associated with increased risk of fall-related injuries in the elderly. However, it is unclear if the risks vary across the products and how they depend on the pattern of use and dosage. Specifically, the possibility of cumulative effects of past benzodiazepine use has not been ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sylvestre MP,Abrahamowicz M,Čapek R,Tamblyn R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is currently a lack of consensus on the definition of successful aging (SA) and existing implementations have omitted constructs associated with SA. We used empirical methods to develop a dimensional model of SA that incorporates a wider range of associated variables, and we examined the relationship a...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Vahia IV,Thompson WK,Depp CA,Allison M,Jeste DV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to manage everyday technology (ET), such as computers and microwave ovens, is increasingly required in the performance of everyday activities and participation in society. This study aimed to identify aspects that influence the ability to manage ET among older adults with and without cognitive im...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Malinowsky C,Almkvist O,Nygård L,Kottorp A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD), very few studies have examined advanced preparation for the possibility of becoming sick with AD, and these few studies indicate a general lack of preparation. This study aimed to expand knowledge regarding preparedness for AD among younger and o...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Werner P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient and carer participation in old age psychiatry is less developed than in other areas of mental health. What can we learn from the historical context about increasing participation and how can it be conceptualized? METHODS:The historical and policy context of patient and carer participation in the Nat...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Benbow SM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute exposure to sedative drugs may induce memory impairment, but there is mixed evidence that long-term sedative use may result in incident cognitive decline. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of sedative drugs and incident cognitive decline in a population-based sample of persons aged...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Desplenter F,Lavikainen P,Hartikainen S,Sulkava R,Bell JS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The negative image of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in our society has a substantial impact on treating, caring for and integrating those suffering from the disease and their relatives. Little research has been conducted on social perception of AD in the community. METHODS:The aim of this study was to investigat...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cantegreil-Kallen I,Pin S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) was developed for assessing anxiety in older adults. The objectives of this work were: (a) to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the GAI, and (b) to explore the associations between anxiety and other variables related to emotional distress (dep...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Márquez-González M,Losada A,Fernández-Fernández V,Pachana NA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are highly prevalent among nursing home patients with dementia. Several studies have investigated subsyndromes of NPS but the stability of these subsyndromes over time has rarely been examined. We have examined the stability over time of the factor structure of the Neuropsychi...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Selbæk G,Engedal K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recognizing and diagnosing early onset dementia (EOD) can be complex and often takes longer than for late onset dementia. The objectives of this study are to investigate the barriers to diagnosis and to develop a typology of the diagnosis pathway for EOD caregivers. METHODS:Semi-structured interviews with 9...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： van Vliet D,de Vugt ME,Bakker C,Koopmans RT,Pijnenburg YA,Vernooij-Dassen MJ,Verhey FR

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past five to ten years, neuroimaging capability for neurodegenerative diseases has made remarkable progress. However, debate remains as to the true clinical utility of these advanced and costly investigations. Not only is the place of these tests in diagnostic algorithms unclear, but the access to them varies...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ritchie CW,Ames D,Burke JR,Bustin J,Connelly P,Laczo J,Portet F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study aimed to evaluate the Cognitive Assessment Battery (CAB) in a specialist clinic setting in order to find out if it if it could be a supplement to the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and distinguish between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, as well as MCI of different ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Nordlund A,Påhlsson L,Holmberg C,Lind K,Wallin A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroimaging has become part of the required investigations when assessing a patient with dementia. In this brief paper, we summarize the role of computed tomography (CT) in the routine work-up in dementia and provide some information about the role of the CT scan in the field of dementia research. Although CT is far ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Pasi M,Poggesi A,Pantoni L

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The field of geriatric medicine has identified a need for an evaluative tool that can rapidly quantify global cognitive ability and accurately monitor change over time in patients with a wide range of impairments. We hypothesized that the development of an adaptive test approach to cognitive measurement woul...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Konsztowicz S,Xie H,Higgins J,Mayo N,Koski L

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicide is a major public health concern. The elderly have the highest rate of suicide and they make more lethal suicide attempts and have fewer psychiatric interventions than young people. Furthermore, they have old-age specific psychosocial difficulties. The present study investigated psychosocial risk fac...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kim YR,Choi KH,Oh Y,Lee HK,Kweon YS,Lee CT,Lee KU

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly people living in residential homes are at high risk for developing major depressive and anxiety disorders, and therefore deserve attention in terms of preventive interventions. We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a guided self-help intervention for the prevention of depression and anxie...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Dozeman E,van Schaik DJ,van Marwijk HW,Stek ML,Beekman AT,van der Horst HE

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study determined the reliability, validity, and factor structure of self-report emotions in persons with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) relative to controls. METHODS:Participants (mild AD, n = 73; MCI, n = 159; controls, n = 96) rated current emotions with the Visual ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ready RE,Carvalho JO,Green RC,Gavett BE,Stern RA

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：:This case describes the differential diagnosis and treatment of a 70-year-old man with an avoidant personality disorder. It illustrates that diagnostic assessment and treatment of personality problems in the elderly are possible in mental health care. It demonstrates that multiple stand-alone treatment modules can for...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： van Alphen SP

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The economic cost of dementia is high and can be predicted by cognitive and neuropsychiatric profiles. The differential costs of the various subtypes of dementia are unknown in Argentina, and this study therefore aimed to compare these costs. METHODS:Patients with a diagnosis of dementia of Alzheimer-type (...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Rojas G,Bartoloni L,Dillon C,Serrano CM,Iturry M,Allegri RF

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the relationship between cognitive impairment (including mild cognitive impairment with no signs of dementia, and dementia) and risk for depression in old age (60 years and older). METHODS:MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library database were used to identify potential studies. All of the clini...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Huang CQ,Wang ZR,Li YH,Xie YZ,Liu QX

更新日期：2011-05-01 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:Cognitive assessment of older persons, particularly those with impairment, is hampered by measurement error and the ethical issues of testing people with dementia. A potential source of valuable information about end-of-life cognitive status can be gained from those who knew the respondent well - mostly rela...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Marioni RE,Matthews FE,Brayne C,MRC Cognitive Function and Ageing Study.

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies generally describe the relationship between physical fitness and cognitive function by measuring only one or two specific cognitive tasks. In addition, in spite of the significant increase in life expectancy, the age of participants in these studies does not extend beyond a mean age of 70 years. This...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Netz Y,Dwolatzky T,Zinker Y,Argov E,Agmon R

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inability to walk compromises the well-being of the growing number of nursing home residents with dementia. The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence and identify predictors of walking disability that may be remediable. METHODS:A cohort was followed fortnightly for a year in 15 nursing homes i...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Slaughter SE,Eliasziw M,Morgan D,Drummond N

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) is a useful test in screening for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the interpretation of CAMCOG cut-off scores is problematic and reference values are needed for different educational strata. Given the importance of earlier diagnoses of mild dementia, new cut-of...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Aprahamian I,Martinelli JE,Cecato J,Izbicki R,Yassuda MS

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The orbitofrontal cortex has been implicated as a key component in depression by several imaging studies. This study aims to examine morphometrically glial cell and neuronal density and neuronal volume in the orbitofrontal cortex of late-life major depression patients. METHODS:Post mortem tissue from 13 pat...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Khundakar A,Morris C,Oakley A,Thomas AJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00