Dementia is a colloquial term to refer to what is formally called major neurocognitive disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition (DSM-5). In short, dementia is diagnosed by cognitive decline and a loss of function (decreased ability to perform daily tasks). Many possible etiologies lead to the syndrome of dementia, including Alzheimer dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson disease, among others. Behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia include a range of neuropsychiatric disturbances that could present in emergent, inpatient, or outpatient settings, leading to functional loss and diminished quality of life. Though no immediate solution exists, supportive, non-pharmacological, and pharmacological interventions improve the symptoms.The activity addresses a spectrum of disturbances, including agitation, aggression, depression, and apathy, and provides knowledge for enhancing patient care in persons with dementia. In particular, the neurocognitive focus on history and physical examination is presented, with additional guidance on which deficits are considered manageable and which are considered emergencies. Participating clinicians will acquire valuable skills to navigate the complexities of BPSD, impacting prognosis, institutionalization, and caregiver well-being. The interprofessional team is equipped to improve outcomes for patients grappling with BPSD.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/81923
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Operative Anesthesia, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Sleep Medicine