Evolution of BPSD and psychotropic drug therapy in patients with dementia
In older patients with dementia, BPSD gradually increased, together with functional and cognitive decline over 12 months. Managing agitation led to an increased prescription of trazodone, while antidepressant medications were used in follow-ups for depressive symptoms; more importantly, prescription of antipsychotics did not increase, aligning with recommendations regarding their safety profile.
Authors
- Sara Rogani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4537-8619)
- Valeria Calsolaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6446-5251)
- Irene Taverni
- Agostino Virdis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6994-0223)
- Maria Giovanna Bianco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-8718)
- Rosanna Pullia
- Andrea Giusti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8041-4566)
- L Maltese
- Noemi Pardini
Institutions
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.091229
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00