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Psychogeriatrics,Volume 18, Issue 2, Page 106-112, March 2018. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Reliability and structural validity of the Chinese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Nursing Home version
ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that the Chinese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Nursing Home version, is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating neuropsychiatric symptoms in institutionalized dementia patients. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Suhong Chen, Kai Lin, Hanxiao Wang, Miyae Yamakawa, Kiyoko Makimoto, Xiaoyan Liao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Anosognosia in mild Alzheimer's disease is correlated with not only neural dysfunction but also compensation
ConclusionsOur results suggest that anosognosia in mild AD could be correlated with compensation as well as neural dysfunction. We speculate that this compensation may be related to the retrieval of outdated autobiographical memory. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kenji Tagai, Shunichiro Shinagawa, Hidehiro Kada, Keisuke Inamura, Tomoyuki Nagata, Kazuhiko Nakayama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development of the Japanese version of the Quality of Life in Late ‐stage Dementia Scale
ConclusionThe results of this study showed that the QUALID‐J is a reliable and valid quality of life scale for severe dementia. This scale finally enables an adequate assessment of the quality of life of patients with severe dementia in Japan, which has not been possible until now. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yuma Nagata, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Daiki Ishimaru, Masayasu Uematsu, Yasuo Naito, Takashi Nishikawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Prevalence of hyperphagia in Alzheimer ’s disease: a meta‐analysis
ConclusionsHyperphagia occurs in all stages of AD. In this meta‐analysis of eight published studies, the prevalence of hyperphagia was 18.6%. In view of the possible publication bias, a large‐scale study on hyperphagia is recommended in the future. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yat ‐Fung Shea, Shui‐Ching Lee, Leung‐Wing Chu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Sentence composition ability in two patients with non ‐fluent/agrammatic variant primary progressive aphasia
Agrammatism is one of the core clinical features of non‐fluent/agrammatic variant primary progressive aphasia, and it has traditionally been considered the hallmark of non‐fluent aphasia in Western countries. However, agrammatic speech may remain undetected in Japanese patients because of the agglutinative structure of the language and high flexibility in word order. In the present study, we aimed to analyze agrammatism in the speech production of Japanese patients with aphasia due to neurodegenerative disease using an anagram test generated by our laboratory. Four patients were recruited from the dementia clinic at To...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hiroyuki Watanabe, Minoru Matsuda, Shoko Ota, Toru Baba, Osamu Iizuka, Etsuro Mori Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Quality of life and its contributing factors in an elderly community ‐dwelling population in Shanghai, China
ConclusionsDepression, self‐care ability, and medical care burden were found to be significantly associated with the quality of life of elderly individuals in Shanghai, China. Therefore, more attention should be paid to the mental health of this elderly population. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Juan Shou, Zhaohui Du, Haitang Wang, Limin Ren, Yao Liu, Shanzhu Zhu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Triple test, a diagnostic observation, can detect cognitive impairment in older adults
ConclusionsThe present study suggests that the triple test is a simple, quick, and efficient screening tool for detecting cognitive impairment, and the results may reflect deterioration in patients’ activities of daily living. Additionally, it could be advantageous in clinical practice because educational level does not affect the test outcome. Therefore, it may be an appropriate test to screen for cognitive impairment in the elderly, both as a bedside diagnostic test and in daily clinical practice, especially in the primary care setting. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ahmet T. Isik, Pinar Soysal, Derya Kaya, Cansu Usarel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Fatigue in Parkinson's disease: concepts and clinical approach
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by a large number of motor and non‐motor features. Fatigue is one of the most common and most disabling symptoms among patients with PD, and it has a significant impact on their quality of life. Although fatigue has been recognized for a long time, its pathophysiology remains poorly understood, and there is no evidence to support any therapeutic approach in PD patients. Expert consensus on case definition and diagnostic criteria for PD‐related fatigue have been recently published, and although they still need to be adequately validated, they ...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Daniel V. Nassif, Jo ão S. Pereira Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Clinical characteristics and quality of life of older adults with cognitive impairment in Macao
ConclusionCognitive impairment was found to be common in community‐dwelling and nursing home resident older adults in Macao. Given cognitive impairment’s negative impact on QOL, appropriate strategies should be implemented to improve access to treatment in this population. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bernice O.C. Lam Nogueira, Lu Li, Li ‐Rong Meng, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Helen F.K. Chiu, Kenny C.F. Kuok, Linda Tran, Yu‐Tao Xiang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Using virtual reality to distinguish subjects with multiple ‐ but not single‐domain amnestic mild cognitive impairment from normal elderly subjects
ConclusionWe concluded that VRNT can distinguish aMCImd subjects, but not aMCIsd subjects, from normal elderly subjects. The VRNT, along with the Rey Auditory‐Verbal Learning Test and Rey‐Osterrieth Complex Figure Test, can be used as a valid diagnostic tool for properly distinguishing different forms of aMCI. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - February 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alireza Mohammadi, Mahmoud Kargar, Ehsan Hesami Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Clinical significance of cognitive rehabilitation and psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of patients with posterior cortical atrophy: a longitudinal study
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hiroshi Tatsumi, Masahiko Yamamoto, Keizo Yasui, Tatsuya Miyake Tags: PSYCHOGERIATRIC NOTE Source Type: research
Comparing the neuropsychological profiles of mild dementia with Lewy bodies and mild Alzheimer ’s disease
ConclusionsDifferent patterns of cognitive impairment facilitate the differentiation of mild DLB
from mild AD
. For patients with mild dementia, better performance on the M
emory and E
xecutive S
creening’s 5‐min delayed recall test suggests that the diagnosis is more likely DLB
than AD
. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yan Xu, Keliang Chen, Qianhua Zhao, Qihao Guo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Risk of hospitalization associated with anticholinergic medication for patients with dementia
ConclusionThe Anticholinergic Risk Scale findings were shown to be a strong predictor of hospitalization for patients with dementia. We should evaluate the anticholinergic burden before initiating anti‐dementia therapy. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shuichi Watanabe, Takahide Fukatsu, Kosuke Kanemoto Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Why do older people refuse resuscitation? A qualitative study examining retirement village residents ’ resuscitation decisions
ConclusionsOlder people in this study were able to make reasoned decisions about resuscitation based on balancing their subjective estimations of quality of life and the presumed consequences of resuscitation. It is important therefore to educate older adults about the potential outcomes of resuscitation and explore (and document) their reasoning when discussing resuscitation preferences so their wishes can be respected. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Meagan Ramages, Gary Cheung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
