FACTOR STRUCTURE OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOM FREQUENCY IN HOME-RESIDING PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA

ABSTRACT: Abstract This study evaluated neuropsychiatric symptom clusters in a sample of home residing persons with dementia, and the impact of distinct clusters on family caregiver outcomes. The expanded Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI-C), including measures of frequency, was collected at baseline from 250 caregivers enrolled in Reducing Agitation in People With Dementia: the Customized Activity Trial [NCT01892579]. Principle component analyses were conducted resulting in an eight behavioral clusters, accounting for 44% of total variance: 1=agitation/aggression; 2=anxiety; 3=apathy/withdrawl; 4=impulsivity; 5=psychosis; 6=restlessness; 7=circadian disturbance; 8=depression. In multiple linear regressions caregiver burden was significantly influenced by the anxiety cluster. Caregiver depression was

SUBMITTER: Hodgson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6846717 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature