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Predictors of Hyperphagia in Institutionalized Patients With Dementia.

Authors :
Hua-Shan Wu
Source :
Journal of Nursing Research (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins). Dec2014, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p250-258. 9p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article focuses on a study conducted in Taiwan which aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of hyperphagic behaviors in institutionalized patients with dementia. Topics include participation of 179 patients with dementia in the study, use of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory, the Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument, and a dementia patient demographic characteristics datasheet for collecting data and importance of transdisciplinary case meeting for dementia patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16823141
Volume :
22
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Nursing Research (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99841650
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/jnr.0000000000000051