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A challenging case of mixed dementia with inappropriate sexual behaviours.

Authors :
Suppamutharwyam, Malarkodi
Khieng, Tiong Ing
Source :
Progress in Neurology & Psychiatry. Oct2022, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p22-27. 6p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Sexual disinhibition in dementia is a distressing and embarrassing behaviour. Currently, there are no guideline‐directed management aims to address this behaviour in patients with dementia. This case report highlights a combined non‐pharmacological and pharmacological approach for managing dementia in a patient who showed marked sexual disinhibition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*COGNITION disorders
*CITALOPRAM
*DISEASE progression
*DELUSIONS
*AGITATION (Psychology)
*SEXUAL harassment
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*DEMENTIA
*DONEPEZIL
*SELF-mutilation
*DISEASE management
*RISPERIDONE
*DISEASE complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13677543
Volume :
26
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Progress in Neurology & Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160097162
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pnp.767
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