Impact of standardizing care for agitation in dementia using an integrated care pathway on an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit.

Objectives: This study examined the effectiveness of an integrated care pathway (ICP), including a medication algorithm, to treat agitation associated with dementia.

Design: Analyses of data (both prospective and retrospective) collected during routine clinical care.

Setting: Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit.

Gabapentin and pregabalin to treat aggressivity in dementia: a systematic review and illustrative case report.

Aims: The prevalence of dementia is rising as life expectancy increases globally. Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including agitation and aggression, are common, presenting a challenge to clinicians and caregivers.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically reviewed evidence for gabapentin and pregabalin against BPSD symptoms of agitation or aggression in any dementia, using six databases (Pubmed, CINHL, PsychINFO, HealthStar, Embase, and Web of Science).

Sequential drug treatment algorithm for agitation and aggression in Alzheimer's and mixed dementia.

Introduction: Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) include agitation and aggression in people with dementia. BPSD is common on inpatient psychogeriatric units and may prevent individuals from living at home or in residential/nursing home settings. Several drugs and non-pharmacological treatments have been shown to be effective in reducing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.