Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (41 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

27 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Dementia is a colloquial term to refer to what is formally called major neurocognitive disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition (DSM-5). In short, dementia is diagnosed by cognitive decline and a loss of function (decreased ability to perform daily tasks). Many possible etiologies lead to the syndrome of dementia, including Alzheimer dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson disease, among others. Behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia include a range of neuropsychiatric disturbances that could present in emergent, inpatient, or outpatient settings, leading to functional loss and diminished quality of life. Though no immediate solution exists, supportive, non-pharmacological, and pharmacological interventions improve the symptoms.

The activity addresses a spectrum of disturbances, including agitation, aggression, depression, and apathy, and provides knowledge for enhancing patient care in persons with dementia. In particular, the neurocognitive focus on history and physical examination is presented, with additional guidance on which deficits are considered manageable and which are considered emergencies. Participating clinicians will acquire valuable skills to navigate the complexities of BPSD, impacting prognosis, institutionalization, and caregiver well-being. The interprofessional team is equipped to improve outcomes for patients grappling with BPSD.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Evaluate the environmental, psychosocial, and medical factors that may contribute to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

  • Identify evidence-based treatment interventions for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

  • Create a systematic strategy for evaluating and managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

  • Explain the importance of collaboration and communication among the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients affected by behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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