Suicidal Ideations and Behavior in Patients With Young and Late Onset Dementia.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Data on suicidal ideation, behavior and the risk factors in patients with dementia is scarce. To evaluate the prevalence of death wishes, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior of young (YOD) and late onset dementia (LOD) and to identify risk factors for suicidal ideation and behavior. Methods: We interviewed 157 family caregivers of patients with advanced dementia using questions from the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale to gather information about suicidal ideation and behavior before the onset of symptoms of dementia, after the onset of dementia and within 30 days prior to the interview. At the time of the interview, we also assessed disease severity, cognitive function, and other psychological, behavioral and physical symptoms of the pat

SUBMITTER: Ortner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8353362 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature