Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Interventions for the Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Patients With Dementia.

Authors :: Ayalon, Liat
Gum, Amber M.
Feliciano, Leilani
Areán, Patricia A.
Source :: Archives of Internal Medicine. 11/13/2006, Vol. 166 Issue 20, p2182-2188. 7p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article discusses the results of studies evaluating the usefulness of evidence based nonpharmacological interventions for the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia. Data are acquired by reviewing relevant bibliographies from MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cochraine Library published from January 1966 to December 2005. The findings suggest the effectiveness of bright light therapy and interventions that address behavioral issues.

Subjects :: *TREATMENT of dementia
*NEUROPSYCHIATRY
*BEHAVIOR therapy
*EVIDENCE-based medicine
*MEDICAL bibliographies
*PSYCHOLOGY -- Bibliographies

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