Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
BPSD includes psychiatric, behavioural, and cognitive symptoms that can occur at any stage of cognitive decline. Reactive behaviours in BPSD can include physical actions and verbal expressions. BPSD can accelerate cognitive and functional…
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BPSD includes psychiatric, behavioural, and cognitive symptoms that can occur at any stage of cognitive decline. Reactive behaviours in BPSD can include physical actions and verbal expressions. BPSD can accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase burden on caregivers and healthcare providers. The study targets maladaptive responsive behaviours rather than adaptive behaviours that communicate discomfort or unmet needs.