Nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation and aggression in dementia
Brasure M, Jutkowitz E, Fuchs E, Nelson VA, Kane RA, Shippee T, Fink HA, Sylvanus T, Ouellette J, Butler M, Kane RL
Record ID 32016000620
English
Authors' objectives:
To assess the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation and aggression in individuals with dementia.
Authors' recommendations:
Although many trials have been conducted to determine effective nonpharmacologic interventions for agitation/aggression in dementia, which is a critical topic, the evidence base is weak because of the variety of comparisons, measurement issues, and other methodological limitations. When evidence was sufficient to draw conclusions about effectiveness for a group of interventions, agitation/aggression outcomes were typically similar to those of control groups. Future research is needed to guide providers and informal caregivers toward effective interventions for agitation/aggression in dementia.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
https://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/559/2199/dementia-agitation-aggression-report-160314.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Aggression
- Dementia
- Psychomotor Agitation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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