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Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors
- Authors:
- BRODATY Henry, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16(5), May 2001, pp.504-512.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Article aims to investigate: the prevalence of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in nursing home residents; the relationships of BPSD with demographic, dementia, diurnal and nursing home variables; and the inter-relationships between different types of BPSD. Found that 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. Concludes that 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.