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To review the theoretical frameworks explaining behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and examine the therapeutic potential of nonpharmacological treatments.

January 1, 2018Care weeklyOpen Access

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: An Overview of Theoretical Frameworks and Associated Nonpharmacological Treatments for BPSD

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APArlinda Cerga PashojaSt Mary's University Twickenham London ADAsmae DoukaniUniversity of London PGParthenia GiannakopoulouCharing Cross Hospital

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Review reveals favorable outcomes for nonpharmacological strategies over antipsychotics in dementia, highlighting safer alternatives for behavioral symptoms.

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To review the theoretical frameworks explaining behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and examine the therapeutic potential of nonpharmacological treatments.
Conducted a theoretical overview evaluating behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as agitation and aggression.
Synthesized evidence contrasting antipsychotic pharmacotherapy against nonpharmacological approaches, including sensory manipulation, psychological interventions, and caregiver training.
Antipsychotic medications conventionally prescribed for BPSD are linked to elevated mortality rates and an increased risk of stroke.
Nonpharmacological interventions, such as sensory manipulation, psychological therapy, and caregiver psychoeducation, present safer and more encouraging therapeutic results for managing BPSD.

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Pashoja et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d75871c2cbcb15c5e5895 https://doi.org/10.14283/cw.2018.11

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Review reveals favorable outcomes for nonpharmacological strategies over antipsychotics in dementia, highlighting safer alternatives for behavioral symptoms.

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: An Overview of Theoretical Frameworks and Associated Nonpharmacological Treatments for BPSD

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Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: An Overview of Theoretical Frameworks and Associated Nonpharmacological Treatments for BPSD

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