This timely book reviews the current status of drug treatments in dementia, both in practice and in research. It commences with a brief overview of the dementia syndrome and provides guidance in making a diagnosis. It then focuses on treatment of the cognitive function, psychological and behavioural symptoms and co-existing diseases. Chapters devoted to measuring the effects and cost-effectiveness of anti-dementia drugs are included.
Tabela de Conteúdo
Foreword.
Introduction.
Acknowledgements.
List of abbreviations.
1 The dementia syndrome.
2 Making the diagnosis.
3 Assessing the benefits of drug treatment in dementia.
4 Antidementia drugs.
5 Treatment of behavioural and psychological aspects of
dementia.
6 Treatment of other medical problems in dementia.
7 General treatment considerations.
8 Cost-effectiveness considerations.
9 The future.
Index.
Sobre o autor
Roy Jones is the author of Drug Treatment in Dementia, published by Wiley.