A reflection on the use of Antidepressants to manage agitation in dementia
Introduction Agitated behaviors is a common neuropsychiatric symptom (NPS) in dementia, defined as inappropriate verbal, vocal, or motor activity that is not thought to be caused by an unmet need. It is frequently reported as a major problem, that impairs the quality of life for the elderly themsel...
Main Authors: | M.D.R.D.R.F.D. Basto, L. Santa Marinha, O. Nombora, A. Horta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2022-06-01
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Series: | European Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933822016832/type/journal_article |
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