Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 April 2005
Behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia (BPSD) include disorders of behavior, mood, thought content and perception (Burns et al., 1990a, b, c, d; Foli and Shah, 2000). BPSD are common (Foli and Shah, 2000) and can cause distress to patients, informal carers and professionals, and lead to institutionalization and over-medication (Shah, 1999). Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment strategies have been utilized to improve BPSD. Despite the recent controversy surrounding the use of olanzapine and risperidone for BPSD, a case for judicious use of these drugs is rehearsed below.
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