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A reflection on the use of Antidepressants to manage agitation in dementia

INTRODUCTION: Agitated behaviors is a common neuropsychiatric symptom (NPS) in dementia, defined as inappropriate verbal, vocal, or motor activity that is not thought to be caused by an unmet need. It is frequently reported as a major problem, that impairs the quality of life for the elderly themsel...

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Autores principales: Basto, M.D.R.D.R.F.D., Santa Marinha, L., Nombora, O., Horta, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9567963/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1683