Publications by authors named "S Aphisitphinyo"
Malnutrition among people with dementia in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
East Asian Arch Psychiatry
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate malnutrition rates and influencing factors in dementia patients in Khon Kaen, Thailand, involving participants aged 60 and over with major neurocognitive disorders.
- A total of 61 dementia patients and their caregivers were assessed for nutritional status, cognitive function, and severity of symptoms using various established scales.
- The findings revealed that 4.9% of patients were malnourished, 34.4% were at risk, and predictors included caregiver nutrition scores and patient apathy levels, highlighting the importance of monitoring these factors for better nutritional management.
Objectives: As transgender individuals age, they are at risk for neurocognitive disorders which pose not only medical but also bioethical questions. We present a case study of a transgender older adult with dementia who experienced changes in gender identity and explore the bioethical implications of identity over time, including end-of-life care.
Methods: We reviewed clinical notes and relevant medical history to describe the transition and detransition process and examined ethical frameworks related to autonomy, psychological continuity, and transgender care.
Aim: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common in patients with moderate-severe dementia and have negative impacts on both patients and caregivers. There is a lack of a tool for caregivers to monitor patients' BPSD by themselves. This study aimed to develop and validate a mobile application for caregivers to use in monitoring BPSD.
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