Delusions in dementia: a review.
A number of psychiatric phenomena complicate dementia. The author suggests that if we are to understand and manage these noncognitive, neuropsychiatric manifestations, they need to be studied individually rather than in a global fashion. As one example of these phenomena, delusions complicating dementia are reviewed. Nosology, phenomenology, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, treatment, and course are discussed. Ideas for future research are suggested.
Flint
A J
AJ
Department of Psychiatry, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents