@article{ref1,
title="Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors",
journal="International journal of geriatric psychiatry",
year="2001",
author="Brodaty, H. and Draper, B. and Saab, D. and Low, Lee-Fay and Richards, V. and Paton, H. and Lie, D.",
volume="16",
number="5",
pages="504-512",
abstract="BACKGROUND: There is wide variation in the rates of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) reported in nursing homes. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate: (1) the prevalence of BPSD in nursing home residents using the BEHAVE-AD; (2) the relationships of BPSD with (a) demographic, (b) dementia, (c) diurnal and (d) nursing home variables; and (3) the inter-relationships between different types of BPSD, as measured by subscales of the BEHAVE-AD. RESULTS: Over 90% of residents exhibited at least one behavioural disturbance. Specifically, there was evidence of psychosis in 60%, depressed mood in 42% and activity disturbances or aggression in 82% of residents. Younger, more functionally impaired residents with a chart diagnosis of psychosis had higher BPSD rates, as did those residing in larger nursing homes. Individual BPSD were significantly intercorrelated. CONCLUSIONS: BPSD are ubiquitous in nursing home residents. Behavioural disturbances are frequently associated with psychosis and/or depression. The findings suggest the need for psychogeriatric services to nursing homes and smaller facilities.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-6230",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}