TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors
JO  - International journal of geriatric psychiatry
A1  - Brodaty, H.
A1  - Draper, B.
A1  - Saab, D.
A1  - Low, Lee-Fay
A1  - Richards, V.
A1  - Paton, H.
A1  - Lie, D.
SP  - 504
EP  - 512
VL  - 16
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-6230
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -