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Table 3 Prevalence of behavioral and psychological symptoms in residents with dementia at baseline and 4 weeks

From: The outcomes of a person-centered, non-pharmacological intervention in reducing agitation in residents with dementia in Australian rural nursing homes

Domain

Symptoms

Baseline n (%)

4 weeks n (%)

Aggressive behavior

Hitting

12 (16.2)

16 (21.6)

 

Kicking

6 (8.1)

10 (13.5)

 

Grabbing onto people

25 (33.8)

22 (29.7)

 

Pushing

20 (27.0)

16 (21.6)

 

Throwing things

7 (9.5)

13 (17.6)

 

Biting

3 (4.1)

8 (10.8)

 

Scratching

6 (8.1)

10 (13.5)

 

Spitting

12 (16.2)

12 (16.2)

 

Hurt self or others

8 (10.8)

9 (12.2)

 

Tearing things or destroying property

13 (17.6)

11 (14.9)

 

Screaming

17 (23.0)

17 (23.0)

 

Cursing and verbal aggression

41 (55.4)

28 (37.8)

Physically non-aggressive behavior

 

Paces, aimless wandering

64 (86.5)

49 (66.2)

 

Inappropriate dress or disrobing

33 (44.6)

23 (31.1)

 

Trying to get to a different place

47 (63.5)

21 (28.4)

 

Handling things inappropriately

36 (48.6)

16 (21.6)

 

Performing repetitious mannerisms

32 (43.2)

23 (31.1)

 

General restlessness

55 (74.3)

40 (54.1)

Verbally agitated behavior

 

Repetitive sentences

45 (60.8)

20 (27.0)

 

Complaining

30 (40.5)

15 (20.3)

 

Negativism

33 (44.6)

18 (24.3)

 

Constant unwarranted request for attention or help

31 (41.9)

15 (20.3)

Hiding and Hoarding

Hiding

20 (27.0)

11 (14.9)

 

Hoarding

23 (31.1)

13 (17.6)