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Colenda, Christopher C.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1988
Conducted chart review of inpatient dementia patients cared for by neurology, psychiatry, medicine, and surgery services at university hospital. Found differences in symptom profiles, hospital utilization trends, medical comorbidity, and post-hospitalization dispositions. Examined how patients entered hospital system, were assigned to different…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Clinical Diagnosis, Delivery Systems, Health Services
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Johnson, David Kevin; Niedens, Michelle; Wilson, Jessica R.; Swartzendruber, Lora; Yeager, Amy; Jones, Kelly – Gerontologist, 2013
Purpose: Although declines in memory and attention are hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD), noncognitive symptoms are prevalent. Over 80% of individuals will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, which complicates symptom profiles. Research indicates a community-integrated response to dementia crisis can reduce negative consequences…
Descriptors: Health Care Costs, Alzheimers Disease, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology)