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.
Department of Psychiatry, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
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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