[The nurse, recurrent cries]

Soins Gerontol. 2023 Nov-Dec;28(164):24-26. doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.09.007. Epub 2023 Oct 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Recurrent screaming and vocal agitation complicate geriatric and psychogeriatric care. They are among the psychobehavioral symptoms that accompany neurocognitive diseases. Reputedly difficult to manage, they require a comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach. How can the care team deal with these disorders in the absence of a doctor?

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; agitation vocale; elderly; maladie d’Alzheimer; neurocognitive disorder; personne âgée; psychological and behavioural disorder; trouble neurocognitif; trouble psychologique et comportemental; vocal agitation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alzheimer Disease* / psychology
  • Geriatric Nursing*
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Humans
  • Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Psychomotor Agitation*