摘要:

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a polymorphous and poorly understood phenomenon, probably representing the final common pathway arising from a variety of etiologies. SIB is a clinical problem that affects elderly patients, but has received little attention. Although the specific prevalence rates of SIB in elderly patients with dementia is unknown, the lack of data is striking, considering the frequency with which geriatric psychiatrists may be consulted for these and related behavioral problems. The authors present four cases of elderly patients with SIB and dementia who responded favorably to psychopharmacologic treatment.

ISSN:1064-7481    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Five female patients with chronic schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Patients were 58 to 74 years old when ECT began. Three patients followed the acute course of ECT with a course of maintenance ECT. Four patients were considered treatment-resistant to medication. One patient objected to any use of medication and opted for ECT when she became psychotic. Four patients received concurrent antipsychotic medication during and after the course of ECT. All five patients experienced improvement in their psychosis.

ISSN:1064-7481    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1064-7481    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID