Predictors and consequences of aggressive behavior by community-based dementia patients.
The frequency, nature, context, and caregivers' reactions to aggressive behavior in 213 dementia patients residing in the community was studied. Aggression was reported in 57.2% of the patients and in 10.6% of the caregivers. Predictors of patient aggression were greater frequency of behavior and memory problems, premorbid aggression, and a more troubled premorbid social relationship between patient and caregiver. Patient aggression predicted the decision to discontinue home care.
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Psychology Department, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Dastoor
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D000368:Aged; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011336:Probability; D011581:Psychological Tests; D014754:Violence