title: [Agitation in the elderly person. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach].
abstract: Treating agitation in elderly people is a complex process. Faced with a paucity of empirical information, clinicians tend to adopt a therapeutic approach based on their clinical evaluation. This article offers a rational approach that will help physicians to better understand, evaluate, and treat agitation.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Pavillon Saint-François d'Assise, Université Laval, Québec.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Roberge
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents