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- Describes how neuropsychiatric complications are indicators of outcome
- Explains impact of neuropsychiatric complications on caregivers and families
- Provides information on non-pharmacological interventions and drugs available for the management of cognitively impaired patients
This book is an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the neuropsychiatry of different types of cognitive impairment by active authorities in the field. There is an emphasis on diagnostic and management issues. Cognitive impairment both with and without criteria for dementia is covered. A critical appraisal of the methodological aspects and limitations of the current research on the neuropsychiatry of cognitive impairment and dementia is included. Unanswered questions and controversies are addressed. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological aspects of management are discussed, to provide robust information on drug dosages, side effects and interaction, in order to enable the reader to manage these patients more safely. Illustrative cases provide real life scenarios that are clinically relevant and engaging to read. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia is aimed at neurologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, and general physicians. It will also be of interest to intensive care doctors, psychologists and neuropsychologists, research and specialist nurses, clinical researchers and methodologists. Table of Contents- Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Brief Introductory Overview
Verdelho, Ana (et al.) - The Difficult Distinction Between Affective Disorders and Mild Cognitive Deterioration
Ramakers, Inez H. G. B. (et al.) - Behavior Symptoms in Primary Progressive Aphasia Variants
Maruta, Carolina (et al.) - The Ability to Drive in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Stinchcombe, Arne (et al.) - Global Hypoactivity and Apathy
Godefroy, Olivier (et al.) - Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Reversible Dementias
Antunes, Ana Patrícia (et al.) - Delirium and Dementia in Older People: A Complex Link
Mukaetova-Ladinska, Elizabeta B. (et al.) - Depression and Anxiety in Dementia Subjects
Qazi, Afifa (et al.) - Aggression, Agitation, Hyperactivity, and Irritability
Frederiksen, Kristian Steen (et al.) - Psychosis in Dementia
Selbæk, Geir - Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Dementia
Verdelho, Ana (et al.) - Insomnia in Dementia: A Practical Approach
Verdelho, Ana (et al.) - Frontotemporal Dementia
Pasquier, Florence (et al.) - Cognitive and Psychological Interventions in Neurocognitive Disorders
Madureira, Sofia (et al.) - Family Issues in Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Unraveling Circular Pathways?
Gonçalves-Pereira, Manuel (et al.) - Toward a Family-Sensitive Practice in Dementia
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