Diagnosis of behavioral symptoms as a predictor of institutionalization among Medicaid patients with dementia
Rezaul Karim Khandker,
Farid Chekani,
Kirti Mirchandani
et al.
Abstract:Objectives
Behavioral symptoms are commonly observed in the course of dementia. This study aimed to assess the association of the diagnosis of a cluster of behavioral symptoms (e.g., agitation, aggression, psychotic symptoms, and delirium/wandering) with the likelihood of subsequent institutionalization.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study of adults aged 65 and above diagnosed with dementia identified in the IBM® MarketScan® Multistate Medicaid da… Show more
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