[Behavioural disturbances in dement patients].
Behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia are common. The symptoms include anxiety, depression, and psychosis, thus mimicking delirium. A thorough somatic examination, including current medication, is therefore very important before initiating any treatment. If behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia is established, first-line treatment is non-pharmacological addressing possible needs and psychosocial problems. Only if this treatment is insufficient, pharmacological treatment can be considered. Psychopharmacological treatment is often of little benefit and with significant side effects.
annette.lolk@rsyd.dk.
Anette
A
Lolk
Kjeld
K
Andersen
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