The effect of a lollipop on vocally disruptive behavior in a patient with frontotemporal dementia: a case-study.
A problematic and disturbing behavior which can develop in people with dementia, is vocally disruptive behavior (VDB). To date, the study of VDB is underdeveloped and with only a limited knowledge base. Medications commonly used in VDB have limited benefits and specific risks in patients with dementia. This report details the case of a patient with frontotemporal dementia with VDB, which responded very well by providing a lollipop. Subsequently, we pose theory-based hypotheses in order to try to explain the beneficial effect of this intervention. This may contribute to a better understanding of VDB and possible treatment strategies.
De Waalboog "Joachim en Anna",Centre for Specialized Geriatric Care,Nijmegen,the Netherlands.
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WF
Fick
De Waalboog "Joachim en Anna",Centre for Specialized Geriatric Care,Nijmegen,the Netherlands.
J P
JP
van der Borgh
De Waalboog "Joachim en Anna",Centre for Specialized Geriatric Care,Nijmegen,the Netherlands.
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S
Jansen
De Waalboog "Joachim en Anna",Centre for Specialized Geriatric Care,Nijmegen,the Netherlands.
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RT
Koopmans
D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002182:Candy; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D057180:Frontotemporal Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014705:Verbal Behavior