Managing common behavioral problems in dementia - How to improve quality of life for patients and families

被引：13

作者：

Burke, JR

Morgenlander, JC

机构：

[1] Duke Univ, Sch Med, Div Neurol, Durham, NC USA

[2] Joseph & Kathleen Bryan Alzheimers Dis Res Ctr, Clin Dementia Trials, Durham, NC USA

[3] Deane Lab, Durham, NC USA

[4] Duke Univ, Sch Med, Neurol Residency Training Program, Durham, NC USA

来源：

POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE | 1999年 / 106卷 / 05期

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D O I：

10.3810/pgm.1999.10.15.748

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Behavioral problems in patients with dementia are common. Fortunately, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies are often effective and can dramatically improve the quality of life for patients as well as their families. However, treatment is rarely successful immediately. The old treatment adage "start low and go slow" is a key to success.

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