[Behavioral disorders in patients with dementia--somatic causes].
Behavioral disorders in dementia are often caused by somatic diseases. This suggests the importance of a focussed but careful physical examination, especially because it is often difficult to obtain correct anamnestic data. Its a fact that behavioral disturbances in dementia often improve by a successful treatment of somatic problems. This strategy may not only enhance the chance to find a nursing home where the patient can spend his further life but will also improve his quality of life and outcome.
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Medizinische Abteilung, Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team