Aggression Severity as a Predictor of Mortality in Dementia

In psychogeriatric units for patients with dementia and behavioral problems, aggression is prevalent. Predictions and timely interventions of aggression are essential to create a safe environment and prevent adverse outcomes. Our study aimed to determine whether aggression severity early during admission to these units could be used as an indicator of adverse outcomes.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - November 13, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Laura Van den Bulcke, Anne-Marie Peeters, Hannah Davidoff, Rebecca Vaessens, Kristof Vansteelandt, Jan Van den Stock, Maarten De Vos, Dries Testelmans, Mathieu Vandenbulcke, Maarten Van Den Bossche Tags: Original Study - Brief Report Source Type: research