Assessment and treatment of depression associated with dementia

Lloyd D. Hughes; Fionnghuala Murphy; David J. Findlay

doi:10.12968/hmed.2019.80.3.151

Assessment and treatment of depression associated with dementia

Lloyd D. Hughes (Lead / Corresponding author), Fionnghuala Murphy, David J. Findlay

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Abstract

Depression is a frequent diagnosis for people with dementia, with between 25% and 42% of such patients receiving antidepressants. The diagnosis can be challenging to make, and this patient group is more vulnerable to side effects of commonly used medications. This article outlines the diagnostic considerations and therapeutic approaches for managing depression in people with dementia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	151-156
Number of pages	6
Journal	British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume	80
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2019.80.3.151
Publication status	Published - Mar 2019

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