Naslov
The role of psychiatrist during the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Autori
Kušan Jukić, Marija ; Mimica, Ninoslav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Abstract Book 2018 - Mind & Brain / Demarin, Vida ; Budinčević, Hrvoje - Zagreb : International Institute for Brain Health, 2018, 35-35

Skup
58. Međunarodni neuropsihijatrijski kongres (MIND & BRAIN)

Mjesto i datum
Pula, Hrvatska, 25.05.2018. - 27.05.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Alzheimer's disease ; dementia ; progression ; psychiatrist

Sažetak
Psychiatrists are uniquely qualified professionals who participate in providing different services for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their families (informal caregivers) and professional caregivers. The role of the psychiatrists are changing during the AD from the recognition of early symptoms of cognitive function deterioration and close collaboration with neurologists in term to clarify and diagnose dementia to active role in evaluation and treatment of behaviour and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The psychiatrist may also recommend and follow up the treatment with antidementia drugs as well as evaluate functioning and competencies of people with dementia. In addition, psychiatrist is entitled to recognize comorbidity (e.g. depression, psychosis or delirium) that require interventions – the use of psychopharmacs and a range of nonpharmacological methods, with following the side effects and drug interactions. It seems that psychiatric approach become more important in advanced stages of disease when the psychiatric and behaviour symptoms appear more frequently. Moreover the psychiatrists should be trained to provide psychological help to family members coping with emotional stress during caregiving and the bereavement. As the leader of the mental health team, the psychiatrist serves as educator and information provider to patients and their families. Lately, the psychiatrist works closely with caregivers to monitor for and prevent burnout and depression.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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