Leone, E., Deudon, A., Maubourguet, N., Gervais, X., Robert, P. H.

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) such as agitation, aggressiveness, oppositional behaviour and psychotic symptoms are often reported by caregivers and staff members in institutions for the elderly. Taking into account the limited efficacy and the importance of side effects observed with psychotropic agents, the majority of existing guideline underlines the importance of non-pharmacological […]

Deudon, Audrey, Maubourguet, Nathalie, Gervais, Xavier, Leone, Elsa, Brocker, Patrice, Carcaillon, Laure, Riff, Simone, Lavallart, Benoît, Robert, Philippe Henri

Background: Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are often reported in institutions for the elderly.; Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a staff education intervention to manage BPSD in older people with a diagnosis of dementia.; Methods: The trial was conducted in 16 nursing homes; 306 patients with a diagnosis of dementia and presenting […]

Cettomai, Deanna, Kwasa, Judith, Birbeck, Gretchen L., Price, Richard W., Bukusi, Elizabeth A., Meyer, Ana-Claire

Background: Recent efforts to improve neurological care in resource-limited settings have focused on providing training to non-physician healthcare workers.; Methods: A one-day neuro-HIV training module emphasizing HIV-associated dementia (HAD) and peripheral neuropathy was provided to 71 health care workers in western Kenya. Pre- and post-tests were administered to 55 participants.; Results: Mean age of participants […]