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Cause for Concern: Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Delaware's Long-Term Care Facilities.

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Abstract
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Much of the suffering and expense associated with treatment of persons with dementia (Major Neurocognitive Disorder) arises from associated noncognitive behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Although a consensus on the prevalence of BPSD is lacking, evidence suggests that most people with dementia will manifest one or more of these symptoms during the disorder's progression. BPSD raise the cost of care by leading to more frequent emergency room visits, more and longer hospitalizations, and earlier admission to long-term care facilities (LTCF). Treatment of BPSD presents a stressful challenge in LTCFs. We sought to investigate the care burden of BPSD in Delaware's LTCFs and to gather data that can inform management approaches.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Delaware medical journal
Volume
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93
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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82-87
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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0011-7781
Short Title
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Del Med J
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