痴呆的精神行为症状的管理--并非易事(英文)

Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia(BPSD)-no easy solution

Management of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia(BPSD) is a hot topic because these commonly seen symptoms in persons with dementia are quite difficult to manage.As highlighted in the comments by Xiao[1],the administration of antipsychotics is controversial because the use of antipsychotic medications in persons with dementia is associated with increased mortality,increased risk of stroke and worsened cognitive function[2,3].Xiao recommends that more long-term follow-up studies on the management of the BPSD be conducted

Management of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia （BPSD） is a hot topic because these commonly seen symptoms in persons with dementia are quite difficult to manage. As highlighted in the comments by Xiao, the administration of antipsychotics is controversial because the use of antipsychotic medications in persons with dementia is associated with increased mortality, increased risk of stroke and worsened cognitive function.