Practical guidelines for the treatment of behavioural complications of dementia.
A step-by-step approach to management of behavioural problems in dementia is outlined. Initial strategies include assessment of the underlying cause and consideration of non-pharmacological methods of treatment. If pharmacotherapy is required, the altered pharmacokinetics in the elderly and the variable efficacy of different psychotropic drugs should be kept in mind. Recommendations regarding drug dosage, monitoring and review are given.
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Academic Department of Psychogeriatrics, University of New South Wales, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay.
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D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents