A patient with schizophrenia presenting with post‐lobotomy catatonia treated with olanzapine: a case report
A 79‐year‐old Japanese woman with schizophrenia was hospitalized because of idiopathic duodenal stenosis. Three days after discontinuing ingestion, including the administration of psychotropic drugs, the patient demonstrated incoherent behaviour and strong general muscle tension, and was unable to engage in conversation. Computed tomography indicated bilateral regions of low density in the frontal lobes, subsequent to which she was diagnosed with post‐lobotomy catatonia. Administration of olanzapine (10 mg/day) improved the patient's condition within a short period. Previous studies have demonstrated an association...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ryo Kumagai, Maiko Kitazawa, Yoshiro Ishibiki, Kenji Narumi, Yosuke Ichimiya Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Assessment of the internal structure of Computer ‐based Assessment of Memory and Cognitive Impairment
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Moon Ho Park, Scott A Sperling, Ishan C Williams, Carol A Manning Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Detailed analysis of the supermarket task included on the Japanese version of the Rapid Dementia Screening Test
ConclusionsOur findings indicate that the scores for cluster size and switches on the supermarket task may be useful for detecting the severity of symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasushi Moriyama, Aihide Yoshino, Taro Muramatsu, Masaru Mimura Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Similarity of symptoms between transient epileptic amnesia and Lewy body disease
Epilepsy with the main symptom of amnesia is known as transient epileptic amnesia (TEA). Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common form of neurodegenerative dementia. The concept that Lewy body disease includes Parkinson's disease with dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies was proposed in the 2005 revision of the Clinical Diagnostic Criteria. Here, we describe a woman with cognitive impairment, olfactory dysfunction, and reduced
123I‐meta‐iodobenzylguanidine uptake on myocardial scintigraphy. The patient and her family and friends were unaware of parkinsonism, visual hallucinations, or epilepsy for a ...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Katsuyuki Ukai, Hiroshige Fujishiro, Masako Watanabe, Kenji Kosaka, Norio Ozaki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Elderly men in Tokyo homeless shelters who are suspected of having cognitive impairment
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tsuyoshi Okamura, Shuichi Awata, Kae Ito, Ken Takiwaki, Yuki Matoba, Hirotoshi Niikawa, Hisateru Tachimori, Tadashi Takeshima Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Employment status among the Singapore elderly and its correlates
ConclusionsThese findings show that meaningful employment is associated with better psychological and physiological well‐being among the elderly, highlighting the importance of studying likely protective effects of employment and creating employment opportunities for elderly Singaporeans. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Min‐En Tan, Vathsala Sagayadevan, Edimansyah Abdin, Louisa Picco, Janhavi Vaingankar, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Detailed analysis of error patterns in the number ‐transcoding task on the Japanese version of the Rapid Dementia Screening Test
ConclusionsCharacteristic error pattern distributions in number transcoding can be observed in patients with mild and severe AD according to CDR scores and offers useful information for interpreting cognitive screening data. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 26, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasushi Moriyama, Aihide Yoshino, Taro Muramatsu, Masaru Mimura Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Do occupational therapy interventions improve quality of life in persons with dementia? A meta ‐analysis with implications for future directions
Occupational therapy (OT) interventions have shown positive effects on physical functioning in persons with dementia (PwD). However, their effect on quality of life (QoL) has been inconsistent in individual clinical trials. The present review appraises current evidence for the use of OT interventions in improving QoL of PwD. Records in the Cochrane Database, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for relevant citations, and PubMed was searched for in‐process articles. Additional searches of the reference lists of retrieved articles were undertaken. Ten studie...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Akin Ojagbemi, Mayowa Owolabi Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Observational study of quality of life of Parkinson's patients and their caregivers
ConclusionsOur results confirm a relationship between PD patients QoL and the perceived burden of their caregivers. Indeed, patients’ cognitive impairment strictly correlated to lower QoL scores in both patients and caregivers and is a strong predictor of caregiver stress and burden. These results emphasize the importance of implementing early interventions to prevent or ameliorate caregivers’ burnout. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Francesco Corallo, Maria Cristina De Cola, Viviana Lo Buono, Giuseppe Lorenzo, Placido Bramanti, Silvia Marino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - May 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Assessment of the internal structure of Computer‐based Assessment of Memory and Cognitive Impairment
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Moon Ho Park, Scott A Sperling, Ishan C Williams, Carol A Manning Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Detailed analysis of error patterns in the number‐transcoding task on the Japanese version of the Rapid Dementia Screening Test
ConclusionsCharacteristic error pattern distributions in number transcoding can be observed in patients with mild and severe AD according to CDR scores and offers useful information for interpreting cognitive screening data. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasushi Moriyama, Aihide Yoshino, Taro Muramatsu, Masaru Mimura Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Do occupational therapy interventions improve quality of life in persons with dementia? A meta‐analysis with implications for future directions
Occupational therapy (OT) interventions have shown positive effects on physical functioning in persons with dementia (PwD). However, their effect on quality of life (QoL) has been inconsistent in individual clinical trials. The present review appraises current evidence for the use of OT interventions in improving QoL of PwD. Records in the Cochrane Database, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for relevant citations, and PubMed was searched for in‐process articles. Additional searches of the reference lists of retrieved articles were undertaken. Ten studie...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Akin Ojagbemi, Mayowa Owolabi Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Delirium associated with olanzapine use in the elderly
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jong‐Il Park Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 14, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
