Treatment of agitation in patients with dementia

Clin Geriatr Med. 1998 Feb;14(1):147-75.

Abstract

This article attempts to summarize some of the pertinent literature in the context of the authors' clinical experience and suggests that a comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation, as well as a combined behavioral/environmental approach together with appropriate pharmacotherapy, are important tools in the management of this complicated clinical challenge.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aggression / drug effects
  • Animals
  • Dementia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Psychomotor Agitation / drug therapy
  • Psychomotor Agitation / etiology
  • Psychomotor Agitation / therapy*
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs