International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jul 2012
Relationship between symptoms of depression and agitation in nursing home residents with dementia.
The aim of this study is to analyze modifiable factors related to agitation of nursing home residents with dementia. ⋯ These results indicate that depression may be the most common factor associated with agitation in nursing home residents with dementia.
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jul 2012
ReviewA systematic review of the accuracy and clinical utility of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised in the diagnosis of dementia.
To review the evidence relating to the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE) and its updated version, the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) in relation to the diagnosis of dementia. ⋯ The evidence suggests that the ACE/ACE-R is capable of providing information on a range of cognitive domains and of differentiating well between those with and those without cognitive impairment. Further research examining how the tools distinguish between dementia subtypes and mild cognitive impairment will further benefit the evidence base.