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Liampas I, Siokas V, Zoupa E, Kyriakoulopoulou P, Stamati P, Provatas A, Tsouris Z, Tsimourtou V, Lyketsos CG, Dardiotis E. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and White Matter Hyperintensities in Older Adults without Dementia. Int Psychogeriatr 2024:1-25. [PMID: 38639110 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610224000607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine associations between neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) status in older adults without dementia under the hypothesis that WMH increased the odds of having NPS. DESIGN Longitudinal analysis of data acquired from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set. SETTINGS Data were derived from 46 National Institute on Aging - funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. PARTICIPANTS NACC participants aged ≥50 years with available data on WMH severity with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or who were cognitively unimpaired (CU) were studied. Among 4617 CU participants, 376 had moderate and 54 extensive WMH. Among 3170 participants with MCI, 471 had moderate and 88 had extensive WMH.Measurements: Using Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) scores, WMH were coded as no to mild (CHS score: 0-4), moderate (score: 5-6) or extensive (score: 7-8). NPS were quantified on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire. Binary logistic regression models estimated the odds of reporting each of 12 NPS by WMH status separately for individuals with MCI or who were CU. RESULTS Compared to CU individuals with no to mild WMH, the odds of having elation [9.87,(2.63-37.10)], disinhibition [4.42,(1.28-15.32)], agitation [3.51,(1.29-9.54)] or anxiety [2.74,(1.28-5.88)] were higher for the extensive WMH group, whereas the odds of having disinhibition were higher for the moderate WMH group [1.94,(1.05-3.61)]. In the MCI group, he odds of NPS did not vary by WMH status. CONCLUSIONS Extensive WMH were associated with higher odds of NPS in CU older adults but not in those with MCI.
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- Ioannis Liampas
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Larisa Day Care Center of People with Alzheimer's Disease, Association for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY), 15124 Marousi, Greece;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA;
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41100, Greece; ; ; ; ; ; ;
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA;
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Saavedra-Mitjans M, Van der Maren S, Gosselin N, Duclos C, Frenette AJ, Arbour C, Burry L, Williams V, Bernard F, Williamson DR. Use of actigraphy for monitoring agitation and rest-activity cycles in patients with acute traumatic brain injury in the ICU. Brain Inj 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38635547 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2341323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND In traumatic brain injury patients (TBI) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), agitation can lead to accidental removal of catheters, devices as well as self-extubation and falls. Actigraphy could be a potential tool to continuously monitor agitation. The objectives of this study were to assess the feasibility of monitoring agitation with actigraphs and to compare activity levels in agitated and non-agitated critically ill TBI patients. METHODS Actigraphs were placed on patients' wrists; 24-hour monitoring was continued until ICU discharge or limitation of therapeutic efforts. Feasibility was assessed by actigraphy recording duration and missing activity count per day. RESULTS Data from 25 patients were analyzed. The mean number of completed day of actigraphy per patient was 6.5 ± 5.1. The mean missing activity count was 20.3 minutes (±81.7) per day. The mean level of activity measured by raw actigraphy counts per minute over 24 hours was higher in participants with agitation than without agitation. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the feasibility of actigraphy use in TBI patients in the ICU. In the acute phase of TBI, agitated patients have higher levels of activity, confirming the potential of actigraphy to monitor agitation.
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- Mar Saavedra-Mitjans
- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
- Research Centre, Centre intégré universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Département de Psychologie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
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- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Département de Psychologie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
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- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program, Toronto, Canada
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- Research Centre, Centre intégré universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Pharmacy Department, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
- Faculté de Sciences Infirmières, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy and Medicine, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Québec), Canada
- Research Centre, Centre intégré universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Graham FA, Kelly L, Burmeister EA, Henderson A, Broome A, Hubbard RE, Gordon EH. The impact of a hospital-based special care unit on behavioural and psychological symptoms in older people living with dementia. Age Ageing 2024; 53:afae081. [PMID: 38644744 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afae081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospital patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are vulnerable to a range of adverse outcomes. Hospital-based Special Care Units (SCUs) are secure dementia-enabling environments providing specialised gerontological care. Due to a scarcity of research, their value remains unconfirmed. OBJECTIVE To compare hospital based SCU management of BPSD with standard care. DESIGN Single-case multiple baseline design. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS One-hundred admissions to an 8-bed SCU over 2 years in a large Australian public hospital. METHODS Repeated measures of BPSD severity were undertaken prospectively by specialist dementia nurses for patients admitted to a general ward (standard care) and transferred to the SCU. Demographic and other clinical data, including diagnoses, medication use, and care-related outcomes were obtained from medical records retrospectively. Analysis used multilevel models to regress BPSD scores onto care-setting outcomes, adjusting for time and other factors. RESULTS When receiving standard care, patients' BPSD severity was 6.8 (95% CI 6.04-7.64) points higher for aggression, 15.6 (95% CI 13.90-17.42) points higher for the neuropsychiatric inventory, and 5.8 (95% CI 5.14-6.50) points higher for non-aggressive agitation compared to SCU. Patients receiving standard care also experienced increased odds for patient-to-nurse violence (OR 2.61, 95% CI 1.67-4.09), security callouts (OR 5.39 95% CI 3.40-8.52), physical restraint (OR 17.20, 95% CI 7.94-37.25) and antipsychotic administration (OR 3.41, 95% CI 1.60-7.24). CONCLUSION Clinically significant reductions in BPSD and psychotropic administration were associated with SCU care relative to standard ward care. These results suggest more robust investigation of hospital SCUs, and dementia-enabling design are warranted.
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- Frederick A Graham
- Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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Amna S, Øhlenschlaeger T, Saedder EA, Sigaard JV, Bergmann TK. Review of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of clonidine as an adjunct to opioids in palliative care. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2024; 134:485-497. [PMID: 38275186 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Clonidine is an α-adrenoceptor agonist acting on receptors in the brain and peripheral tissues, leading to a reduction in sympathetic outflow and release of certain neurotransmitters. Clonidine has multiple uses across various medical conditions. One of its uses is as adjuvant to anaesthetic and analgesic agents specially opioids, mostly administered through intravenous and epidural routes. The opioids, effective in cancer pain management, are associated with various side effects such as sedation, pruritus, constipation, nausea, respiratory depression, tolerance and dependence. Combination of clonidine with opioids seems to help to achieve better pain management and less need of opioids. Use of clonidine in palliative care has been less common, but it is gradually gaining recognition for its potential benefits in managing symptoms like cancer pain and agitation. This combination approach has been explored in palliative care settings, including cancer pain and agitation, where patients experience complex and refractory symptoms. It seems to be well tolerated and gives better symptom relief. The available literature on clonidine's use in cancer pain and agitation management, especially in subcutaneous form, is limited and outdated. Therefore, the optimal dosing, safety profile and overall effectiveness of subcutaneous clonidine requires further exploration through prospective research studies.
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- Sarwat Amna
- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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Strickley T, Smith K, Ericksen AM. Dexmedetomidine - An Alternative to Midazolam in the Treatment of Ketamine-Induced Emergence Delirium: A Systematic Review. J Perianesth Nurs 2024; 39:311-318. [PMID: 37943188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Analyze the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine compared to midazolam for the treatment of ketamine-induced emergence delirium in noncardiac surgical patients. DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS Guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items For Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA)22 were used for this review. PubMed, Cumulative Index To Nursing And Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library, EBSCOhost, National Institute of Health clinical trials, Google Scholar, and gray literature were searched for relevant studies. Only peer-reviewed nonexperimental studies, quasi-experimental studies, and randomized control trials with or without meta-analysis were included. The evidence was assessed using the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice guidelines for quality ratings and evidence level. FINDINGS Five blinded randomized controlled trials, three quasi-experimental studies, and two retrospective nonexperimental studies comprised of 1,024 subjects were evaluated for this review. Dexmedetomidine was more effective at reducing ketamine-induced delirium in adult patients, although midazolam attenuated the psychomimetic effects of ketamine better in pediatric patients. Furthermore, postanesthesia care unit discharge times were similar between patients treated with dexmedetomidine and midazolam. The studies in this review were categorized as Level I, Level II, or Level III and rated Grade A, implying strong confidence in the actual effects of dexmedetomidine in all outcome measures of the review. CONCLUSIONS The current evidence suggests that dexmedetomidine is an effective alternative for alleviating ketamine-induced delirium in noncardiac adult surgical patients. Multiple studies in this review noted improved hemodynamics and reduced postoperative analgesic requirements after administration of dexmedetomidine in conjunction with ketamine.
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- Trey Strickley
- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX.
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Cummings J, Sano M, Auer S, Bergh S, Fischer CE, Gerritsen D, Grossberg G, Ismail Z, Lanctôt K, Lapid MI, Mintzer J, Palm R, Rosenberg PB, Splaine M, Zhong K, Zhu CW. Reduction and prevention of agitation in persons with neurocognitive disorders: an international psychogeriatric association consensus algorithm. Int Psychogeriatr 2024; 36:251-262. [PMID: 36876335 PMCID: PMC10480345 DOI: 10.1017/s104161022200103x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop an agitation reduction and prevention algorithm is intended to guide implementation of the definition of agitation developed by the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA). DESIGN Review of literature on treatment guidelines and recommended algorithms; algorithm development through reiterative integration of research information and expert opinion. SETTING IPA Agitation Workgroup. PARTICIPANTS IPA panel of international experts on agitation. INTERVENTION Integration of available information into a comprehensive algorithm. MEASUREMENTS None. RESULTS The IPA Agitation Work Group recommends the Investigate, Plan, and Act (IPA) approach to agitation reduction and prevention. A thorough investigation of the behavior is followed by planning and acting with an emphasis on shared decision-making; the success of the plan is evaluated and adjusted as needed. The process is repeated until agitation is reduced to an acceptable level and prevention of recurrence is optimized. Psychosocial interventions are part of every plan and are continued throughout the process. Pharmacologic interventions are organized into panels of choices for nocturnal/circadian agitation; mild-moderate agitation or agitation with prominent mood features; moderate-severe agitation; and severe agitation with threatened harm to the patient or others. Therapeutic alternatives are presented for each panel. The occurrence of agitation in a variety of venues-home, nursing home, emergency department, hospice-and adjustments to the therapeutic approach are presented. CONCLUSIONS The IPA definition of agitation is operationalized into an agitation management algorithm that emphasizes the integration of psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions, reiterative assessment of response to treatment, adjustment of therapeutic approaches to reflect the clinical situation, and shared decision-making.
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- Jeffrey Cummings
- Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science, Director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Co-Director, Pam Quirk Brain Health and Biomarker Laboratory, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences. University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC NY and James J. Peters VAMC, Bronx NY
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- Centre for Dementia Studies, University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria
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- The research centre for age-related functional decline and disease, Innlandet hospital trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry St Louis University School of Medicine
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- Departments Psychiatry, Neurology, Epidemiology, and Pathology, Hotchkiss Brain Institute & O’Brien Institute for Public Health University of Calgary
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- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute; and Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology/Toxicology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Psychiatrist, Ralph. H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC and Professor, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, 58455 Witten, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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- Owner Splaine Consulting, Managing Partner, Recruitment Partners LLC
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- Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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- Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, NYC, NY and James J. Peters VAMC, Bronx NY
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Sano M, Cummings J, Auer S, Bergh S, Fischer CE, Gerritsen D, Grossberg G, Ismail Z, Lanctôt K, Lapid MI, Mintzer J, Palm R, Rosenberg PB, Splaine M, Zhong K, Zhu CW. Agitation in cognitive disorders: Progress in the International Psychogeriatric Association consensus clinical and research definition. Int Psychogeriatr 2024; 36:238-250. [PMID: 36880250 PMCID: PMC10684256 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610222001041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) published a provisional consensus definition of agitation in cognitive disorders in 2015. As proposed by the original work group, we summarize the use and validation of criteria in order to remove "provisional" from the definition. METHODS This report summarizes information from the academic literature, research resources, clinical guidelines, expert surveys, and patient and family advocates on the experience of use of the IPA definition. The information was reviewed by a working group of topic experts to create a finalized definition. RESULTS We present a final definition which closely resembles the provisional definition with modifications to address special circumstances. We also summarize the development of tools for diagnosis and assessment of agitation and propose strategies for dissemination and integration into precision diagnosis and agitation interventions. CONCLUSION The IPA definition of agitation captures a common and important entity that is recognized by many stakeholders. Dissemination of the definition will permit broader detection and can advance research and best practices for care of patients with agitation.
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- Mary Sano
- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC NY and James J. Peters VAMC, Bronx NY
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- Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science, Director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Co-Director, Pam Quirk Brain Health and Biomarker Laboratory, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences. University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
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- Centre for Dementia Studies, University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria
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- The research centre for age-related functional decline and disease, Innlandet hospital trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry St Louis University School of Medicine
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- Departments Psychiatry, Neurology, Epidemiology, and Pathology, Hotchkiss Brain Institute & O’Brien Institute for Public Health University of Calgary
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- Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute; and Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology/Toxicology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Psychiatrist, Ralph. H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC and Professor, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, 58455 Witten, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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- Owner Splaine Consulting, Managing Partner, Recruitment Partners LLC
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- Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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- Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, NYC, NY and James J. Peters VAMC, Bronx NY
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Bayram S. Effects of reminiscence therapy on cognition, agitation, and quality of life in older adults with dementia receiving long-term care. Psychogeriatrics 2024; 24:155-164. [PMID: 38052236 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.13052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dementia is one of the most common neuropsychiatric conditions in older adults. Despite many older adults with dementia receiving long-term care (LTC), few studies have been conducted in Turkey on reminiscence therapy (RT) influencing neuropsychiatric symptoms and quality of life in people with dementia receiving LTC. This study aimed to investigate the effect of RT on cognition, agitation, and quality of life in older adults with dementia receiving LTC in Turkey. METHODS The study population consisted of 100 older adults living in a LTC centre in a province. The size of the research group was calculated using the power analysis method, and 54 older adults were included in the study, 27 each in the RT and control (C) groups. Data collection forms Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI), and the Alzheimer's Disease Quality-of-Life Scale (AD-QOL) were applied to the RT and C groups before RT (T0 ), 1 week after RT (T1 ), 1 month after RT (T2 ), and 3 months after RT (T3 ) to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Mean, standard deviation, ratio, percentile, Fisher's exact test, Pearson Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and Friedman test were used in analyzing the data. RESULTS Older adults in the RT and C groups were similar regarding sociodemographic characteristics, institutional care, and life models (P > 0.05). When comparing the T3 values of MMSE, CMAI, and AD-QOL total scores with the T0 values, a significant difference was observed between the groups, favouring the RT group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Individual RT may benefit cognition, agitation, and quality of life of older adults with dementia residing in a LTC centre.
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- Serap Bayram
- Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Health Care Services, Elderly Care Program, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey
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McDermid J, Henley W, Corbett A, Williams G, Fossey J, Clare L, Fox C, Aarsland D, Khan Z, Soto M, Woodward‐Carlton B, Cook EM, Cummings J, Sweetnam A, Chan X, Lawrence M, Ballard C. Impact of the iWHELD digital person-centered care program on quality of life, agitation and psychotropic medications in people with dementia living in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial. Alzheimers Dement 2024; 20:1797-1806. [PMID: 38116916 PMCID: PMC10984502 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION iWHELD is a digital person-centered care program for people with dementia in nursing homes adapted for remote delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A 16-week two-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial in 149 UK nursing homes compared iWHELD with treatment as usual (TAU). Primary outcome was the overall quality of life with secondary outcomes of agitation and psychotropic use. RESULTS iWHELD conferred benefit to quality of life on the primary (F = 4.3, p = 0.04) and secondary measures of quality of life (F = 6.45, p = 0.01) and reduced psychotropic medication use (χ2 = 4.08, p = 0.04) with no worsening of agitation. Benefit was seen in participants who contracted COVID-19, those with agitation at baseline, and those taking psychotropic medications. DISCUSSION iWHELD confers benefits to quality of life and key measures of well-being, can be delivered during the challenging conditions of a pandemic, and should be considered for use alongside any emerging pharmacological treatment for neuropsychiatric symptoms. HIGHLIGHTS iWHELD is the only remote, digital delivery nursing home training programme for dementia care iWHELD improved quality of life in people with dementia and reduced antipsychotic use without worsening of agitation Residents who contracted Covid-19 during the study also experienced benefits from iWHELD iWHELD offers a valuable, pandemic-safe tool for improving dementia care.
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- Joanne McDermid
- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
- Institute of PsychiatryPsychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- Institute of PsychiatryPsychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South‐West PeninsulaUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- Institute of PsychiatryPsychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Institute of PsychiatryPsychology and NeuroscienceKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Research and Clinical Alzheimer's Disease CenterCMRR Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, AGING teamaxe MAINTAIN CERPOPToulouseFrance
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- Chambers‐Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health SciencesUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)Las VegasNevadaUSA
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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- University of Exeter Medical SchoolUniversity of ExeterExeterUK
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Shelef A, Alaa H, Bloemhof-Bris E, Halperin D, Weizman S, Stryjer R. Short-term chloral hydrate as an add-on treatment may improve sleep and alleviate agitation in inpatients with treatment resistant schizophrenia: a retrospective case series study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1293676. [PMID: 38487572 PMCID: PMC10937440 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1293676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Introduction Chloral hydrate (CH), a medication dating back to 1832, is tranquilizer and sleep promoter still used today. It remains an option for short-term insomnia therapy and sedation before medical procedures, despite its controversial safety profile. Methods This study investigated the potential benefits of chloral hydrate addition for increasing sleep duration and reducing agitation and violence in inpatients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). A retrospective, observational case series design was utilized, analyzing data from fourteen patients diagnosed with TRS disorders. Results CH addition increased the rate of full night sleep and decreased the rates of agitation and verbal and physical violence events. Notably, no adverse events including falls were reported during CH addition. Discussion CH shows some short-term benefits in improving sleep disorders and reducing violent and agitated behavior in patients with TRS. Our study has limitations due to its small sample size, retrospective design and lack of a control group. A large-scale, double-blind, randomized trial is needed to further explore the efficacy and safety of CH in psychiatric populations with TRS accompanied by agitation, violence and disturbed sleep.
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- Assaf Shelef
- Lev Hasharon Mental Health Center, Tzur Moshe, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat Yam, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat Yam, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat Yam, Israel
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Raquer AP, Fong CT, Walters AM, Souter MJ, Lele AV. Delirium and Its Associations with Critical Care Utilizations and Outcomes at the Time of Hospital Discharge in Patients with Acute Brain Injury. Medicina (Kaunas) 2024; 60:304. [PMID: 38399591 PMCID: PMC10890045 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60020304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Background and Objectives: We analyzed delirium testing, delirium prevalence, critical care associations outcomes at the time of hospital discharge in patients with acute brain injury (ABI) due to acute ischemic stroke (AIS), non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), non-traumatic intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) admitted to an intensive care unit. Materials and Methods: We examined the frequency of assessment for delirium using the Confusion Assessment Method for the intensive care unit. We assessed delirium testing frequency, associated factors, positive test outcomes, and their correlations with clinical care, including nonpharmacological interventions and pain, agitation, and distress management. Results: Amongst 11,322 patients with ABI, delirium was tested in 8220 (726%). Compared to patients 18-44 years of age, patients 65-79 years (aOR 0.79 [0.69, 0.90]), and those 80 years and older (aOR 0.58 [0.50, 0.68]) were less likely to undergo delirium testing. Compared to English-speaking patients, non-English-speaking patients (aOR 0.73 [0.64, 0.84]) were less likely to undergo delirium testing. Amongst 8220, 2217 (27.2%) tested positive for delirium. For every day in the ICU, the odds of testing positive for delirium increased by 1.11 [0.10, 0.12]. Delirium was highest in those 80 years and older (aOR 3.18 [2.59, 3.90]). Delirium was associated with critical care resource utilization and with significant odds of mortality (aOR 7.26 [6.07, 8.70] at the time of hospital discharge. Conclusions: In conclusion, we find that seven out of ten patients in the neurocritical care unit are tested for delirium, and approximately two out of every five patients test positive for delirium. We demonstrate disparities in delirium testing by age and preferred language, identified high-risk subgroups, and the association between delirium, critical care resource use, complications, discharge GCS, and disposition. Prioritizing equitable testing and diagnosis, especially for elderly and non-English-speaking patients, is crucial for delivering quality care to this vulnerable group.
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- Alex P. Raquer
- Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99202, USA;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; (C.T.F.); (A.M.W.); (M.J.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; (C.T.F.); (A.M.W.); (M.J.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; (C.T.F.); (A.M.W.); (M.J.S.)
- Neurocritical Care Service, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; (C.T.F.); (A.M.W.); (M.J.S.)
- Neurocritical Care Service, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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Quintin L, Ghignone M. Letter to the editor: "Clonidine is associated with faster first resolution of incident ICU delirium than antipsychotics". J Crit Care 2024; 79:154465. [PMID: 37993386 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2023.154465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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- L Quintin
- Critical Care, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Desgenettes, Lyon, France.
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- Anesthesia/Critical Care, JF Kennedy North Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
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Swayngim R, Preslaski C, Dawson J. Use of Valproic Acid for the Management of Delirium and Agitation in the Intensive Care Unit. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:118-122. [PMID: 36154329 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221128636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose: Assess the efficacy and safety of valproic acid (VPA) for delirium and agitation in the intensive care unit (ICU) as compared to the use of other antipsychotics. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients treated for delirium and agitation in the ICU. Patients were included if they had a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale ≥2 and Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU positive. Patients were split into two groups based on their VPA exposure. The primary outcome was delirium free days. Secondary outcomes included agitation free days, ICU length of stay (LOS), mechanical ventilation duration, and mortality. Results: One hundred eight patients were included, 49 patients in the VPA group and 59 patients in the control group. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. There was no significant difference in the primary outcome (difference -.15, 95% CI: 0.63-.93, P = .70). There were no significant differences in agitation-free days, mortality, mechanical ventilation duration, or ICU LOS. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that VPA is associated with similar delirium and agitation-free days compared to other non-VPA medications, with some adverse effects. Larger prospective studies are needed to validate the routine use of VPA in this setting.
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- Rebecca Swayngim
- Department of Pharmacy, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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Saavedra-Mitjans M, Frenette AJ, McCredie VA, Burry L, Arbour C, Mehta S, Charbonney E, Wang HT, Albert M, Bernard F, Williamson D. Physicians' beliefs and perceived importance of traumatic brain injury-associated agitation in critically ill patients: a survey of Canadian intensivists. Can J Anaesth 2024; 71:264-273. [PMID: 38129356 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-023-02666-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Agitation is a common behavioural problem following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Intensive care unit (ICU) physicians' perspectives regarding TBI-associated agitation are unknown. Our objective was to describe physicians' beliefs and perceived importance of TBI-associated agitation in critically ill patients. METHODS Following current standard guidance, we built an electronic, self-administrated, 42-item survey, pretested it for reliability and validity, and distributed it to 219 physicians working in 18 ICU level-1 trauma centres in Canada. We report the results using descriptive statistics. RESULTS The overall response rate was 93/219 (42%), and 76/93 (82%) respondents completed the full survey. Most respondents were men with ten or more years of experience. Respondents believed that pre-existing dementia (90%) and regular recreational drug use (86%) are risk factors for agitation. Concerning management, 91% believed that the use of physical restraints could worsen agitation, 90% believed that having family at the bedside reduces agitation, and 72% believed that alpha-2 adrenergic agonists are efficacious for managing TBI agitation. Variability was observed in beliefs on epidemiology, sex, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and other pharmacologic options. Respondents considered TBI agitation frequent enough to justify the implementation of management protocols (87%), perceived the current level of clinical evidence on TBI agitation management to be insufficient (84%), and expressed concerns about acute and long-term detrimental outcomes and burden to patients, health care professionals, and relatives (85%). CONCLUSION Traumatic brain injury-associated agitation in critically ill patients was perceived as an important issue for most ICU physicians. Physicians agreed on multiple approaches to manage TBI-associated agitation although agreement on epidemiology and risk factors was variable.
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- Mar Saavedra-Mitjans
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Krembil Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Pharmacy Department, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Karlin DM, Nelson LA, Campbell AR. Dexmedetomidine Sublingual Film: A New Treatment to Reduce Agitation in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders. Ann Pharmacother 2024; 58:54-64. [PMID: 37119212 DOI: 10.1177/10600280231171179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to review the available literature for dexmedetomidine sublingual film use in the treatment of acute agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. DATA SOURCES A literature search of PubMed (January 2017-March 2023) and EMBASE (January 2017-March 2023) was performed using the terms: Igalmi, dexmedetomidine, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and agitation. Additional information sources include ClinicalTrials.gov, scientific posters, and articles identified through review of references from clinical trials publications. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION Relevant English-language articles conducted in humans were considered, with a preference for phase 3 clinical trials. Trial analyses and articles discussing pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety were also evaluated. DATA SYNTHESIS Dexmedetomidine sublingual film was evaluated for use in schizophrenia in the SERENITY 1 pivotal trial and for bipolar disorders in the SERENITY 2 pivotal trial. Both studies found treatment of mild to moderate agitation with dexmedetomidine sublingual film 180 and 120 μg to be superior to placebo in reducing the severity of agitation. Treatment effect was seen as early as 20 minutes. Somnolence was the most common adverse effect in both studies. Cardiovascular adverse effects were mild and transient in most cases. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Dexmedetomidine sublingual film is a new and novel treatment for agitation and gives clinicians an alternative to antipsychotic and benzodiazepine use. It has advantageous properties including its noninvasive route of administration, fast absorption, and rapid onset of effect. Cost may limit its use. CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine sublingual film provides an alternative approach to treatment of acute agitation in adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders based on both mechanism of action and route of administration.
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- Danielle M Karlin
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy at MU, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Columbia, MO, USA
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Renouf T, Lapoussin S, Peyronnin B, Toullier C, Hansotte C, Raynal PA. [Patient restraint in the emergency department: a daily challenge]. Soins 2024; 69:37-40. [PMID: 38296419 DOI: 10.1016/j.soin.2023.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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The context of the emergency department particularly exposes professionals to situations where the question of restraint arises. This article describes the indications and modalities of physical restraint. Physical restraint should be considered as a last resort, and requires systematic ethical questioning.
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- Thomas Renouf
- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service d'accueil des urgences, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France.
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Soto M, Rosenberg P, Ballard C, Vellas B, Miller D, Gauthier S, Carrillo MC, Lyketsos C, Ismail Z. CTAD Task Force Paper: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in AD: Clinical Trials Targeting Mild Behavioral Impairment: A Report from the International CTAD Task Force. J Prev Alzheimers Dis 2024; 11:56-64. [PMID: 38230717 DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2023.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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The International CTAD Task Force (TF) addressed challenges related to designing clinical trials for agitation in dementia, presenting accomplishments from the two previous TFs on neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS). In addition, this TF proposed a paradigm shift in NPS assessment and management, presenting Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI) as a clinical syndrome. MBI is marked by later-life emergent and persistent NPS in dementia-free older persons (ranging from cognitively unimpaired to subjective cognitive decline to mild cognitive impairment), which facilitates earlier detection and better prognostication of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The TF has made the following recommendations for incorporation of NPS into AD preventative trials: (1) clinical trials targeting improvement in MBI symptoms should be undertaken; (2) treatment trials for MBI should be disease specific and confirm the diagnosis of participants using biomarkers; trials should include measures sensitive to cognitive changes in preclinical AD, which can serve as outcome measures, in addition to changes in biomarker levels; (3) as a first step, pharmacotherapeutic trials should address the full MBI complex as well as the specific symptoms/domains that constitute MBI; (4) clinical trials using problem-adaptation psychotherapy to target affective MBI should be considered; and (5) MBI should be considered in AD trials of disease modifying therapies. The well-validated and widely-used MBI Checklist (MBI-C) is an appropriate symptom rating scale for these studies, as it was developed specifically to identify and measure MBI in dementia-free persons. Other scales such as the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) may be used, although administration at two timepoints may be necessary to operationalize the MBI criterion of symptom persistence.
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- M Soto
- Maria Soto, AGING team, axe MAINTAIN CERPOP, UMR 1295; 2. Research and Clinical Alzheimer's Disease Center, CMRR Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, HealthAge IHU, France,
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Tariq M, Wentzel DN, Beggs JB. Hold off That Olanzapine! The Development of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in a Dehydrated Pediatric Patient. Kans J Med 2023; 16:328-329. [PMID: 38298382 PMCID: PMC10829857 DOI: 10.17161/kjm.vol16.21303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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- Maryam Tariq
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
- Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
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- Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
- Department of Developmental and Behavioral Medicine
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
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Sadlonova M, Beach SR, Funk MC, Rosen JH, Ramirez Gamero AF, Karlson RA, Huffman JC, Celano CM. Risk Stratification of QTc Prolongation in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Antipsychotics for the Management of Delirium Symptoms. J Intensive Care Med 2023:8850666231222470. [PMID: 38130132 DOI: 10.1177/08850666231222470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients experiencing significant agitation or perceptual disturbances related to delirium in an intensive care setting may benefit from short-term treatment with an antipsychotic medication. Some antipsychotic medications may prolong the QTc interval, which increases the risk of potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmias. In this targeted review, we describe the evidence regarding the relationships between antipsychotic medications and QTc prolongation and practical methods for monitoring the QTc interval and mitigating arrhythmia risk. METHODS Searches of PubMed and Cochrane Library were performed to identify studies, published before February 2023, investigating the relationships between antipsychotic medications and QTc prolongation or arrhythmias. RESULTS Most antipsychotic medications commonly used for the management of delirium symptoms (eg, intravenous haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine) cause a moderate degree of QTc prolongation. Among other antipsychotics, those most likely to cause QTc prolongation are iloperidone and ziprasidone, while aripiprazole and lurasidone appear to have minimal risk for QTc prolongation. Genetic vulnerabilities, female sex, older age, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, electrolyte abnormalities, and non-psychiatric medications also increase the risk of QTc prolongation. For individuals at risk of QTc prolongation, it is essential to measure the QTc interval accurately and consistently and consider medication adjustments if needed. CONCLUSIONS Antipsychotic medications are one of many risk factors for QTc prolongation. When managing agitation related to delirium, it is imperative to assess an individual patient's risk for QTc prolongation and to choose a medication and monitoring strategy commensurate to the risks. In intensive care settings, we recommend regular ECG monitoring, using a linear regression formula to correct for heart rate. If substantial QTc prolongation (eg, QTc > 500 msec) is present, a change in pharmacologic treatment can be considered, though a particular medication may still be warranted if the risks of discontinuation (eg, extreme agitation, removal of invasive monitoring devices) outweigh the risks of arrhythmias. AIMS This review aims to summarize the current literature on relationships between antipsychotic medications and QTc prolongation and to make practical clinical recommendations towards the approach of antipsychotic medication use for the management of delirium-related agitation and perceptual disturbances in intensive care settings.
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- Monika Sadlonova
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Sagar R, Zivko C, Xydia A, Weisman DC, Lyketsos CG, Mahairaki V. Generation and Characterization of a Human-Derived and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Line from an Alzheimer's Disease Patient with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3313. [PMID: 38137534 PMCID: PMC10741135 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Agitation is one of the most eminent characteristics of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) affecting people living with Alzheimer's and Dementia and has serious consequences for patients and caregivers. The current consensus is that agitation results, in part, from the disruption of ascending monoamine regulators of cortical circuits, especially the loss of serotonergic activity. It is believed that the first line of treatment for these conditions is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but these are effective in only about 40% of patients. Person-specific biomarkers, for example, ones based on in vitro iPSC-derived models of serotonin activity, which predict who with Agitation responds to an SSRI, are a major clinical priority. Here, we report the generation of human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from a 74-year-old AD patient, the homozygous APOE ε4/ε4 carrier, who developed Agitation. His iPSCs were reprogrammed from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) using the transient expression of pluripotency genes. These display typical iPSC characteristics that are karyotypically normal and attain the capacity to differentiate into three germ layers. The newly patient-derived iPSC line offers a unique resource to investigate the underlying mechanisms associated with neuropsychiatric symptom progression in AD.
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- Ram Sagar
- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (R.S.); (C.Z.); (A.X.)
- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (R.S.); (C.Z.); (A.X.)
- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (R.S.); (C.Z.); (A.X.)
- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Abington Neurologic Associates, Clinical Research Center, Abington, PA 19001, USA
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- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (R.S.); (C.Z.); (A.X.)
- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Simões LC, Oliveira I, Borges A, Gomes IB, Simões M. A procedure to harmonize the hydrodynamic force during microbial cultivation in shaking flasks. J Microbiol Biol Educ 2023; 24:e00099-23. [PMID: 38107998 PMCID: PMC10720470 DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00099-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Shake flask cultivation is a routine technique in microbiology and biotechnology laboratories where cell growth can be affected by the hydrodynamic conditions, which depend on the agitation velocity, shaking diameter, and shake flask size. Liquid agitation is implemented inherently to increase aeration, substrate transfer to the cells, and prevent sedimentation, disregarding the role of hydrodynamics in microbial growth and metabolism. Here, we present a simple approach to help standardize the hydrodynamic forces in orbital shakers to increase the experimental accuracy and reproducibility and give students a better knowledge of the significance of the agitation process in microbial growth.
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- Lúcia Chaves Simões
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS-Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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Evanoff AB, Baig M, Taylor JB, Beach SR. Ketamine: A Practical Review for the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2023; 64:521-532. [PMID: 37301324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ketamine is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate-receptor antagonist often used for sedation and management of acute agitation in general hospital settings. Many hospitals now include ketamine as part of their standard agitation protocol, and consultation-liaison psychiatrists frequently find themselves treating patients who have received ketamine, despite lack of clear recommendations for management. OBJECTIVE Conduct a nonsystematic narrative review regarding the use of ketamine for agitation and continuous sedation, including benefits and adverse psychiatric effects. Compare ketamine to more traditional agents of agitation control. Provide consultation-liaison psychiatrists with a summary of available knowledge and recommendations for managing patients receiving ketamine. METHODS A literature review was performed using PubMed, querying published articles from inception to March 2023 for articles related to use of ketamine for agitation or continuous sedation and side effects including psychosis and catatonia. RESULTS A total of 37 articles were included. Ketamine was found to have multiple benefits, including shorter time to adequate sedation for agitated patients when compared to haloperidol ± benzodiazepines and unique advantages for continuous sedation. However, ketamine carries significant medical risks including high rates of intubation. Ketamine appears to induce a syndrome that mimics schizophrenia in healthy controls, and such effects are more pronounced and longer-lasting in patients with schizophrenia. Evidence regarding rates of delirium with ketamine for continuous sedation is mixed and requires further investigation before the agent is widely adopted for this purpose. Finally, the diagnosis of "excited delirium syndrome" and use of ketamine to treat this controversial syndrome warrants critical evaluation. CONCLUSIONS Ketamine carries many potential benefits and can be an appropriate medication for patients with profound undifferentiated agitation. However, intubation rates remain high, and ketamine may worsen underlying psychotic disorders. It is essential that consultation-liaison psychiatrists understand the advantages, disadvantages, biased administration, and areas of limited knowledge regarding ketamine.
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- Anastasia B Evanoff
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Hoover GL, Whitehair VC. Agitation after traumatic brain injury: a review of current and future concepts in diagnosis and management. Neurol Res 2023; 45:884-892. [PMID: 32706643 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2020.1797374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Agitation and aggression are common following traumatic brain injury. The challenges related to these disorders affect all stages of recovery, from the acute hospital to the community setting. The aim of this literature review is to provide an updated overview of the current state of post-traumatic agitation research. METHODS We performed a PubMed literature review which included recent confirmatory and novel research as well as classic and historical studies to integrate past and future concepts. RESULTS Areas explored include the personal and societal effects of post-traumatic agitation, methods for defining and diagnosing several neurobehavioral disorders, and pathophysiology and management of agitation and aggression. Target areas for future study are identified and discussed. DISCUSSION While much progress has been made in understanding post-traumatic agitation, there remain several key areas that require further elucidation to support the care and treatment for people with traumatic brain injury.
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- Gary L Hoover
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Cleveland FES Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Devanand DP. Management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Curr Opin Neurol 2023; 36:498-503. [PMID: 37639488 PMCID: PMC10529332 DOI: 10.1097/wco.0000000000001199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose is to review the results and clinical implications of recent studies of neuropathology in relation to neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and discuss new therapeutic approaches based on evidence from clinical trials. RECENT FINDINGS In a large autopsy series from a national consortium, multiple neuropathologies of dementia subtypes were common and increased severity of specific NPS during life was associated with greater severity of neuropathology across diagnoses. Based on three clinical trials, brexpiprazole, which is an antipsychotic with dopamine and serotonin receptor partial agonism properties, was recently approved for the treatment of agitation in Alzheimer's dementia by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Its therapeutic profile indicates modest efficacy with high safety. Brexpiprazole has not been compared to other antipsychotics that are commonly prescribed to treat agitation in dementia, though none of them have been approved for this indication. Other drugs that showed positive results in Phase 2 trials are being tested in Phase 3 trials. These include cannabinoids and drug combinations that inhibit dextromethorphan metabolism peripherally, thereby increasing its bioavailability in the brain. Apathy is common in several types of dementia, and there is initial evidence that treatment with methylphenidate, a psychostimulant, may be efficacious with good tolerability. SUMMARY Greater understanding of the associations between NPS and dementia subtypes can improve clinical management of these disorders. In addition to the approval of brexpiprazole to treat agitation in Alzheimer's dementia, there is optimism about other medications based on ongoing clinical trials. Along with short-term improvement, altering the adverse impact on NPS on long-term prognosis remains an important challenge for the field.
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- D P Devanand
- Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Director Brain Aging and Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA
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Monteiro M, Pinheiro NC, Samji V. Serotonin Syndrome: An Emerging Reality in the Emergency Department. Cureus 2023; 15:e47470. [PMID: 38021488 PMCID: PMC10660611 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Serotonin syndrome (SS) is an entity caused by interference with the serotonin metabolism and/or by medications that act as serotonin receptor agonists. The signs and symptoms are nonspecific, making the diagnosis challenging. Treatment depends on the severity of the manifestations. In mild to moderate cases, it typically resolves within the first 24 hours after initiating therapy and discontinuation of the serotoninergic medications. A 42-year-old woman with a previous history of depression was admitted to the hospital due to the voluntary ingestion of multiple tablets of escitalopram 10 mg and venlafaxine 75 mg. Physical examination showed a hyperthermic and diaphoretic patient. Tremor, agitation, bilateral ocular clonus, and spontaneous inferior limb clonus were also present. Hunter's criteria were applied, and the diagnosis of SS was assumed. Supportive and symptomatic treatments were initiated. The evolution was benign, with symptomatic remission in the first 24 hours. In the last decades, a large increase in the use of antidepressants was noted, and, as such, defining SS as rare is no longer appropriate. Delaying the treatment can dictate an increase in morbidity and mortality. It is important to highlight that the diagnosis is mainly clinical as diagnostic criteria may miss out on some cases. As such, clinical awareness of SS's multiplicity of presentations is of utmost importance.
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- Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Lisboa, PRT
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- Internal Medicine, Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisbon, PRT
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Rababa M, Aldrawsheh A, Hayajneh AA, Eyadat AM, Tawalbeh R. The Predictors of Negative and Positive Affect among People with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1724. [PMID: 37893441 PMCID: PMC10607976 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This cross-sectional study examined the predictors of negative and positive affect among individuals with dementia. Materials and Methods: A sample of 102 Jordanian participants diagnosed with dementia was recruited from residential care facilities, and data were collected using different measures. Results: The results revealed that higher levels of negative affect were significantly associated with increased physical and verbal agitation among individuals with dementia. Conversely, lower levels of positive affect were associated with residing in a nursing home. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of recognizing the impact of both negative and positive affect on the well-being of individuals with dementia. Interventions targeting the reduction of negative affect and promoting positive affect could alleviate agitation and enhance emotional closeness in this population.
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- Mohammad Rababa
- Adult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (A.A.H.)
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- Community and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan (A.M.E.)
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- Adult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (A.A.H.)
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- Community and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan (A.M.E.)
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- Adult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (A.A.H.)
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Hill-Wilkes N, Renales F, Seibenhener S, Jefferson LL. Examining the Effects of Music Therapy on Decreasing Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease. J Holist Nurs 2023:8980101231198717. [PMID: 37671565 DOI: 10.1177/08980101231198717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a crippling epidemic that is predicted to affect over 15 million people worldwide by the year 2050. Symptoms such as refusal to cooperate, impaired communication and cognition, and agitation and anxiety can play a large part in the difficulties that surround caring for an AD patient. There are medications that are marketed to treat AD symptoms, but many have harmful side effects. Holistic methods, such as music therapy, are gaining attention for their ease of implementation and limited side effects. Aim: The purpose of this project was to implement a music therapy intervention for people with AD in hospice and evaluate the levels of agitation experienced by the patient. Method: The study was conducted over a period of eight weeks. Music therapy was administered nightly for 20 minutes by caregivers and the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale was completed at the beginning of the study, at four weeks into the study, and at the completion of the study. Results: The intervention was found to be significant in reducing aberrant vocalization, motor agitation, aggressiveness, and resisting care. Conclusion: Based on the findings, music therapy may be useful as a holistic intervention for decreasing agitation in individuals with AD.
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Leppla I, Tobolowsky W, Patel S, Mahdanian A, Lobner K, Caufield-Noll C, Ponor IL, Roy D. Scoping Review on Educational Programs for Medical Professionals on the Management of Acute Agitation. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2023; 64:457-467. [PMID: 37211211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Agitation is a common reason for psychiatric consultation in the general hospital. The consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatrist is often tasked with teaching the medical team how to manage agitation. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review is to explore what resources the CL psychiatrist has for educational tools on teaching about agitation management. Given the frequency with which CL psychiatrists help with on-the-ground management of agitation, we hypothesized that there would be a scarcity of educational resources to teach front-line providers how to manage agitation. METHODS Following current Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a scoping review was conducted. The literature search focused on the electronic databases MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Embase.com), The Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Methodology Register), PsycInfo (EbscoHost), Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) (EbscoHost), and Web of Science. Using Covidence software, after screening for titles and abstracts, full texts were screened independently and in duplicate according to our inclusion criteria. For data extraction, we created a predefined set of criteria according to which each article was analyzed. We then grouped the articles in the full-text review according to which patient population a curriculum was designed for. RESULTS The search yielded a total of 3250 articles. After removing duplicates and reviewing procedures, we included 51 articles. Data extraction captured article type and details; educational program information (staff training, web modules, instructor led seminar); learner population; patient population; and setting. The curricula were further divided based on their target patient population, specifically the acute psychiatric patient (n = 10), the general medical patient (n = 9), and the patient with a major neurocognitive disorder such as dementia or traumatic brain injury (n = 32). Learner outcomes included staff comfort, confidence, skills, and knowledge. Patient outcomes included measurements of agitation or violence using validated scales, PRN medication use, and restraint use. CONCLUSIONS Despite there being numerous agitation curricula in existence, we found that a large majority of these educational programs were done for patients with major neurocognitive disorders in the long-term care setting. This review highlights the gap in education related to agitation management for both patients and providers in the general medical setting, as less than 20% of total studies are focused on this population. The CL psychiatrist plays a critical role in assisting in agitation management in this setting, which often requires collaboration between technicians, nurses, and nonpsychiatric providers. It calls into question whether the lack of educational programs makes the implementation of management interventions more difficult and less effective, even with the assistance of the CL psychiatrist.
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- Idris Leppla
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baltimore, MD.
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baltimore, MD
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Deliyannides DA, Graff JA, Niño I, Lee S, Husain MM, Forester BP, Crocco E, Vahia IV, Devanand DP. Effects of lithium on serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Alzheimer's patients with agitation. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2023; 38:e6002. [PMID: 37732619 DOI: 10.1002/gps.6002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is ample evidence in animal models that lithium increases Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) with supporting evidence in human studies. Little is known, however, about the effects of lithium on BDNF in Alzheimer's Dementia (AD). In one study of patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment, serum BDNF increased after treatment with lithium. These patients also showed mild improvement in cognitive function. OBJECTIVES To evaluate low-dose lithium treatment of agitation in Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHOD We measured levels of BDNF in patients treated with lithium prior to and after a 12-week randomized placebo-controlled trial. RESULTS BDNF levels did not change significantly and were not associated with improvement in overall neuropsychiatric symptoms or in cognitive function. CONCLUSIONS More research is needed to understand the potential effects of lithium on BDNF in AD including whether its use might be dependent on the stage of cognitive decline and dementia.
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- Deborah A Deliyannides
- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Mental Health Data Science, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Neurology and Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Venkatraghavan L, Bhardwaj S, Banik S, Chowdhury T, McAndrews MP, Valiante T. Emergence Patterns from General Anesthesia after Epilepsy Surgery: An Observational Pilot Study. Asian J Neurosurg 2023; 18:516-521. [PMID: 38152514 PMCID: PMC10749865 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Objective Emergence from anesthesia starts from the limbic structures and then spreads outwards to brainstem, reticular activating systems, and then to the cortex. Epilepsy surgery often involves resection of limbic structures and hence may disrupt the pattern of emergence. The aim of this study was to explore the pattern of emergence from anesthesia following epilepsy surgery and to determine associated variables affecting the emergence pattern. Setting and Design Tertiary care center, prospective observational study. Materials and Methods We conducted a prospective observation pilot study on adult patients undergoing anterior temporal lobectomy and amygdalohippocampectomy for epilepsy. Anesthesia management was standardized in all patients, and they were allowed to wake up with "no touch" technique. Primary outcome of the study was the pattern of emergence (normal emergence, agitated emergence, or slow emergence) from anesthesia. Secondary outcomes were to explore the differences in preoperative neuropsychological profile and limbic structure volumes between the different patterns of emergence. Quantitative variables were analyzed using Student's t -test. Qualitative variables were analyzed using chi-square test. Results Twenty-nine patients completed the study: 9 patients (31%) had agitated emergence, and 20 patients had normal emergence. Among the agitated emergence, 2 patients had Riker scale of 7 indicating violent emergence. Patient demographics, anesthetic used, neuropsychological profile, and limbic structure volumes were similar between normal emergence and agitated emergence groups. However, two patients who had severe agitation (Riker scale of 7) had the lowest intelligence quotient. Conclusion Our pilot study showed that emergence agitation is not uncommon in patients undergoing epilepsy surgery. However, due to smaller sample size, the role of preoperative neuropsychologic profile and hippocampal volumes in predicting the pattern of emergence is inconclusive.
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- Lashmi Venkatraghavan
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Neuro Anaesthesia & Neurocritical Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative medicine, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Neuropsychology, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Russek NS, Skappak C, Scheuermeyer F, Brousseau AA, McLeod SL, Melady D, Spencer M. Pharmacological Management of Agitation and Delirium in Older Adults: a Survey of Practices in Canadian Emergency Departments. Can Geriatr J 2023; 26:405-409. [PMID: 37662063 PMCID: PMC10444529 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.26.666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Agitation is a common presenting symptom of delirium for older adults in the emergency department (ED). No medications have been found to reduce delirium severity, symptoms, or mortality, yet they may cause harm. Guidelines suggest using medications only when patients are posing a risk of harm, situations which may arise frequently in the ED. We sought to characterize prescribing patterns of medications for agitation by ED physicians in Canadian hospitals. In this multicenter study, we surveyed physicians in Vancouver, Toronto, and Sherbrooke. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize group characteristics and starting doses were compared to order sets. Fisher exact tests were used for demographic comparison. Ordinal linear regression models were run to identify a relationship between starting dose of medications and location. Of the 137 physicians invited, 77 (56%) completed the survey. Use of order sets was greatest in Sherbrooke and least in Vancouver. The most common medications used across sites were haloperidol, lorazepam, and quetiapine. Benzodiazepines were used across all sites but were used significantly more frequently in Vancouver than the other sites. Practice location was a significant predictor of starting dose of haloperidol, with Sherbrooke and Toronto having a lower starting dose than Vancouver. Higher use of order sets correlated with lower and more consistent starting doses. Benzodiazepines are used across EDs in Canada despite little evidence for efficacy in delirium and risk of harm. Implementation of order sets may be a useful way to standardize ED management of older adults experiencing hyperactive delirium.
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- Natanya S. Russek
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC
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- Département de médecine familiale et médecine d’urgence, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC
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Lee S, Chan L, Maddison J. Can a personalised music listening intervention decrease agitation in hospitalised patients with dementia? A feasibility trial. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1186043. [PMID: 37614648 PMCID: PMC10442569 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1186043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Introduction Agitation is a common manifestation of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Pharmacotherapy is not the first-line management because of its potential harms, particularly in the elderly. Music as a non-pharmacological intervention for agitation has been explored in residential aged-care facilities, but few studies have been situated in hospitals. This pilot aims to evaluate the feasibility of a personalised music listening intervention for reducing agitation in hospitalised patients with dementia in a metropolitan Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) unit. Methods Two-arm randomised control feasibility trial. Eligible patients were assigned to the music intervention or control group, with the intervention group receiving music daily between 15:00-16:00, and agitation levels measured in both groups hourly based on the Pittsburgh Agitation Score (PAS) over 5 days of hospitalisation. Post-trial semi-structured interviews assessed feasibility of the intervention. Results Twenty-one patients were recruited over 8 months. Interviews with staff involved indicated that the music intervention was manageable to deliver, assisted engagement with patients which increased efficiency of some clinical tasks, and challenged staff mindset around using psychotropic medication to address agitation. PAS results were inconclusive, because of underpowered numbers in this pilot study. Conclusion It is feasible for nursing staff to deliver a personalised music listening intervention to patients with dementia in a geriatric unit of a tertiary hospital, without compromising on usual clinical care.
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- Shanna Lee
- Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Riverland General Hospital, Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri, SA, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Geriatric Medicine, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Hon E, Case A. The Effect of Amantadine on Agitation in the Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Population: A Case Series. Cureus 2023; 15:e42892. [PMID: 37664300 PMCID: PMC10474794 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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In this report, we present a case series involving four pediatric patients who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and required intensive care unit admission immediately after the injury. In each of the four cases, amantadine was started during the acute care hospital admission to address agitation. Cases were retrieved from the electronic medical record at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia between July 1, 2020, and October 31, 2022. This case series describes clinical data on TBI presentation, amantadine administration, patient behavior, and hospital course relating to agitation. This is the first publication that reports the effect of amantadine on agitation in the acute phase of recovery in the pediatric TBI population. Improvement in agitation was observed within 48 hours of amantadine initiation in all four cases based on the primary team progress notes, as well as the quantity of pro re nata medications given for agitation. Resolution of agitation was also observed in all cases, though the time scale varied. No adverse events were reported in relation to amantadine use, supporting other reports that the medication may be well tolerated in the pediatric population. More research is needed to determine the optimal dose of amantadine for the pediatric population and whether amantadine hastens agitation resolution compared to the current standard of care.
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- Emily Hon
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Division of Rehabilitative Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Liu J, Lin T, Liu G, Dong X, Min R. Risk factors for agitation in home-cared older adults with dementia: evidence from 640 elders in East China. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1189590. [PMID: 37476836 PMCID: PMC10354277 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1189590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Background Agitation is common among older adults with dementia, negatively affecting their quality of life and their caregivers'. Since home care remains the dominant approach for older adults, this study investigates the risk factors for agitation in older adults with dementia in China. Methods We perform a cross-sectional study of home-cared older adults with dementia in Ningbo, China, using 2020 data. We use a self-made questionnaire to investigate the risks of agitated behavior and its related factors. We perform descriptive, univariate, and regression analyses. Findings We address 640 older Chinese adults; 42.8% of the sample exhibits one or more agitated behaviors. We find that basic health issues, such as activities of daily living (ADL), family support issues, such as Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) scale and Family APGAR Questionnaire (APGAR), and behavioral awareness issues, such as fall and scald, significantly influence the occurrence of agitation behaviors (p < 0.05). Older adults with severe ADL disorder (b = 6.835, β = 0.196, p < 0.001), ZBI score of 67.00-88.0 (b = 10.212, β = 0.248, p = 0.005), severe APGAR disorder (b = 3.699, β = 0.100, p = 0.012) and a history of fall (b = 9.311, β = 0.199, P = <0.001) or scald (b = 9.288, β = 0.125, p = 0.002) are more likely to exhibit agitated behaviors. Interpretation Agitated behavior in home-cared older adults with dementia are diverse and related to mental state, family support, and behavioral awareness issues. Caregivers, often family members, should be attentive to the needs of dementia patients and take active and effective measures to improve their quality of life. They should be aware of the causes and triggers of agitated behavior and take steps to reduce its occurrence.
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- Jiaxin Liu
- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The People’s Hospital of Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Health Services, Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Arora GS, Kaur P. Acute Delirium Post-inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair in a 40-Year-Old Male: An Unusual Case of Cystocerebral Syndrome. Cureus 2023; 15:e42260. [PMID: 37605679 PMCID: PMC10440094 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Acute urinary retention is a known complication of inguinal hernia repair. However, the development of severe agitation and delirium as a result of acute urinary retention following inguinal hernia repair is less commonly reported. Here, we present the case of a 40-year-old male with no relevant medical history who underwent open mesh hernia repair for an uncomplicated left-sided indirect inguinal hernia. Postoperatively, the patient became hypertensive, delirious, and violent. He was found to have urinary retention on a bladder scan. Urgent intervention with catheterization and bladder decompression resulted in the prompt resolution of the patient's symptoms. The patient regained his senses and did not remember the events that led to it. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing acute urinary retention to prevent the development of severe agitation and delirium following spinal anesthesia. Further research and awareness are necessary to better understand the underlying neurovisceral mechanisms and optimize preventive strategies.
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- Gagandeep Singh Arora
- Internal Medicine, University of California Riverside, San Bernardino, USA
- General Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, Patiala, IND
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- Emergency Department, Civil Hospital Mukerian, Mukerian, IND
- Internal Medicine, Suburban Community Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
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Foster AA, Saidinejad M, Duffy S, Hoffmann JA, Goodman R, Monuteaux MC, Li J. Pediatric Agitation in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators. Acad Pediatr 2023; 23:988-992. [PMID: 36948291 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Acute agitation episodes in the emergency department (ED) can be distressing for patients, families, and staff and may lead to injuries. We aim to understand availability of ED resources to care for children with acute agitation, perceived staff confidence with agitation management, barriers to use of de-escalation techniques, and desired resources to enhance care. METHODS We conducted a survey of pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) in EDs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Los Angeles County, California. RESULTS PECCs from 63 of 102 (61.8%) EDs responded. PECCs reported that ED staff feel least confident managing agitation due to developmental delay (DD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (52.4%). Few EDs had a separate space to care for children with mental health conditions (22.5%), a standardized agitation scale (9.6%), an agitation management guideline (12.9%), or agitation management training (24.2%). Modification of the environment was not perceived possible for 42% of EDs. Participants reported that a barrier to the use of the de-escalation techniques distraction and verbal de-escalation was perceived lack of effectiveness (22.6% and 22.6%, respectively). Desired resources to manage agitation included guidelines for medications (82.5%) and sample care pathways (57.1%). CONCLUSIONS ED PECCs report low confidence in managing agitation due to DD or ASD and limited pediatric resources to address acute agitation. Additional pediatric-specific resources and training, especially for children with DD or ASD, are needed to increase clinician confidence in agitation management and to promote high-quality, patient-centered care. Training programs can focus on the early identification of agitation and the effective use of non-invasive de-escalation strategies.
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- Ashley A Foster
- Department of Emergency Medicine (AA Foster), University of California San Francisco, Calif.
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- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA (M Saidinejad and R Goodman), Torrance, Calif; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (M Saidinejad), Los Angeles, Calif; Department of Emergency Medicine (M Saidinejad), Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, Calif.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine (S Duffy), The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.
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- Division of Emergency Medicine (JA Hoffmann), Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children...s Hospital of Chicago, Ill; Feinberg School of Medicine (JA Hoffmann), Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill.
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- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA (M Saidinejad and R Goodman), Torrance, Calif.
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- Division of Emergency Medicine (MC Monuteaux and J Li), Boston Children...s Hospital, Mass.
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- Division of Emergency Medicine (MC Monuteaux and J Li), Boston Children...s Hospital, Mass; Department of Emergency Medicine (J Li), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass; Department of Pediatrics (J Li), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
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Clark ED, Perin J, Herrmann N, Brawman‐Mintzer O, Lanctôt KL, Lerner AJ, Mintzer J, Padala PR, Rosenberg PB, Sami S, Shade DM, van Dyck CH, Porsteinsson AP. Effects of methylphenidate on neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: Evidence from the ADMET 2 study. Alzheimers Dement (N Y) 2023; 9:e12403. [PMID: 37538343 PMCID: PMC10394740 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Methylphenidate has been shown to improve apathy in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The authors evaluated the impact of methylphenidate on neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of AD, excluding apathy, using data from the Apathy in Dementia Methylphenidate Trial 2 (ADMET 2) study. METHODS A secondary analysis was conducted on data from the ADMET 2 study to determine the effect of methylphenidate on Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) scores outside of apathy. Caregiver scores were compared from baseline to month 6 in 199 participants receiving methylphenidate (20 mg/day) or placebo regarding the presence or absence of individual neuropsychiatric symptoms, emergence of new symptoms, and individual domain scores. RESULTS No clinically meaningful improvement was observed in any NPI domain, excluding apathy, in participants treated with methylphenidate compared to placebo after 6 months. A statistical difference between groups was appreciated in the domains of elation/euphoria (P = 0.044) and appetite/eating disorders (P = 0.014); however, these findings were not considered significant. DISCUSSION Methylphenidate is a selective agent for symptoms of apathy in patients with AD with no meaningful impact on other NPS. Findings from this secondary analysis are considered exploratory and multiple limitations should be considered when interpreting these results, including small sample size and use of a single questionnaire.HIGHLIGHTS: Methylphenidate was not associated with significant improvement on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory in domains outside of apathy.Methylphenidate did not show a statistically significant emergence of new neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) throughout the 6-month treatment period compared to placebo.Methylphenidate appears to be a highly selective agent for apathy in Alzheimer's disease, potentially supporting catecholaminergic dysfunction as the driving force behind this presentation of symptoms.
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- Emily D. Clark
- Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD‐CARE), Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryRochesterNew YorkUSA
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- Department of International HealthJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Sunnybrook Research InstituteUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Department of PsychiatryMedical University of South CarolinaCharlestonSouth CarolinaUSA
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- Hurvitz Brain Science Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Departments of Psychiatry and PharmacologyUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineClevelandOhioUSA
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Department of PsychiatryMedical University of South CarolinaCharlestonSouth CarolinaUSA
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- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemBaptist Health‐University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and NeuroscienceYale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD‐CARE), Department of PsychiatryUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryRochesterNew YorkUSA
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Lin JL, Hsu PP, Kuo JN. Magnetic Beads inside Droplets for Agitation and Splitting Manipulation by Utilizing a Magnetically Actuated Platform. Micromachines (Basel) 2023; 14:1349. [PMID: 37512660 PMCID: PMC10384566 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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We successfully developed a platform for the magnetic manipulation of droplets containing magnetic beads and examined the washing behaviors of the droplets, including droplet transportation, magnetic bead agitation inside droplets, and separation from parent droplets. Magnetic field gradients were produced with two layers of 6 × 1 planar coils fabricated by using printed circuit board technology. We performed theoretical analyses to understand the characteristics of the coils and successfully predicted the magnetic field and thermal temperature of a single coil. We then investigated experimentally the agitation and splitting kinetics of the magnetic beads inside droplets and experimentally observed the washing performance in different neck-shaped gaps. The performance of the washing process was evaluated by measuring both the particle loss ratio and the optical density. The findings of this work will be used to design a magnetic-actuated droplet platform, which will separate magnetic beads from their parent droplets and enhance washing performance. We hope that this study will provide digital microfluidics for application in point-of-care testing. The developed microchip will be of great benefit for genetic analysis and infectious disease detection in the future.
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- Jr-Lung Lin
- Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- Department of Automation Engineering, National Formosa University, No. 64, Wenhua Rd., Yunlin 63201, Taiwan
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Balse J. [Isolation and restraint in psychiatry: practice and feedback from professional experiences]. Rev Infirm 2023; 72:20-22. [PMID: 37364970 DOI: 10.1016/j.revinf.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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A psychiatric nurse since 2013, who became a clinical psychologist in 2022, I have had the opportunity, on numerous occasions, to use isolation and therapeutic restraint as part of my nursing practice, mainly in a closed psychiatric admissions service. These therapeutic tools, specific to psychiatry, are used in a very specific theoretical and legislative framework. Their use always leads to reflection, both individually and as a team. Indeed, their use must remain the last therapeutic bulwark to be used because it can be experienced with difficulty or even in a traumatic way by the patient, which can damage the relationship of trust with the carers. Thus, it is important that this practice be supervised and discussed with the patient and the team in order to be as appropriate as possible.
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- Julie Balse
- Centre hospitalier Charles-Perrens, 121 rue de la Bechade, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
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Sheikh Hassan M, Osman Sidow N, Mohamed Ali A, Osman MF, Ahmed Ibrahim A, Abdirahman Ahmed S. Agitation and somnolence by bilateral paramedian thalamic infarct. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7590. [PMID: 37346883 PMCID: PMC10279932 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message Bilateral thalamic infarction in paramedian artery territory may present with severe acute illness, confusion, coma and memory impairment. However, subtle clinical presentation as in our case should alert the clinician to consider such a diagnosis as it can be associated with good prognosis. Abstract Bilateral thalamic infarct is a rare form of stroke. Mostly thalamic infarcts are unilateral. In most cases, bilateral thalamic infarction leads to cognitive dysfunction, opthalmoparesis, conscious impairment, behavioral disturbance, and corticospinal dysfunction. Here, we describe the case of a 75-year-old male patient who presented to the emergency department of our hospital with agitation and somnolence for one day. He had poorly controlled hypertension. There was no previous history of stroke, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, known cardiac disease, or smoking history. There was no seizure, recent headache, or visual disturbance. The patient was somnolent and not oriented to time, person, or place. Neurological examination did not show any focal weakness or vertical eye movement restrictions. Other systemic examinations, including those of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, were unremarkable. Extensive laboratory investigations excluded potential metabolic, infectious, endocrine, or toxic etiologies. The patient did not have any recent history of drug misuse, including benzodiazepines. Brain MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging showed an acute bilateral thalamic infarct. Cerebral angiography was unremarkable. The patient was treated with low molecular weight heparin 60 mg subcutaneously, aspirin 300 mg daily, and haloperidol 5 mg twice daily for agitation. After two weeks of intrahospital treatment, his condition improved (consciousness and orientation massively improved).
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- Mohamed Sheikh Hassan
- Department of NeurologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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- Department of NeurologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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- Department of NeurologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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- Department of NeurologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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- Department of NeurologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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- Department of CardiologyMogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research HospitalMogadishuSomalia
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Neyme P, Brulin-Solignac D, de Jésus A, Bouchard JP. [Soothing in units for difficult patients and in psychiatric intensive care units]. Rev Infirm 2023; 72:32-33. [PMID: 37364974 DOI: 10.1016/j.revinf.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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In the units for difficult patients (UMD) and the intensive psychiatric care units (Usip), patients whose mental pathologies have or could generate violent acts which can go as far as committing homicide are taken care of. If, during the psychiatric care of these patients, isolation and restraint measures can be put in place as a last resort, in general it is the symptomatological and behavioral appeasement of these persons that is sought in an alternative way.
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- Pierre Neyme
- Unité pour malades difficiles (UMD) Louis-Crocq, Fondation du Bon Sauveur d'Alby, 81000 Albi, France
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- Unité pour malades difficiles (UMD), Pôle de psychiatrie médico-légale (PPML), Centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 33410 Cadillac, France; Institut psycho-judiciaire et de psychopathologie (IPJP), Institute of Forensic Psychology and Psychopathology, Centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 33410 Cadillac, France
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- Institut psycho-judiciaire et de psychopathologie (IPJP), Institute of Forensic Psychology and Psychopathology, Centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 33410 Cadillac, France; Centre hospitalier du Pays d'Eygurande (CHPE), La Cellette, 19340 Monestier-Merlines, France
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- Unité pour malades difficiles (UMD), Pôle de psychiatrie médico-légale (PPML), Centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 33410 Cadillac, France; Institut psycho-judiciaire et de psychopathologie (IPJP), Institute of Forensic Psychology and Psychopathology, Centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 33410 Cadillac, France; Psychologie-Criminologie-Victimologie (PCV), 33000 Bordeaux, France; Statistics and Population Studies Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, 7535 Cape-Town, South Africa.
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Du H, Bo L, Lai X, Zhu H, Huo X. Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1095996. [PMID: 37323139 PMCID: PMC10264590 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1095996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Objective This network meta-analysis aimed to compare and rank the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and pet-robotic therapy (PRT) in the management of dementia. Methods Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and Web of Science (WoS) until October 13, 2022. Traditional meta-analysis was first conducted based on the random-effects model, then random network meta-analysis was conducted to determine the relative efficacy and rank probability of AAT and PRT. Results Nineteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this network meta-analysis. Network meta-analysis revealed that PRT marginally benefited agitation alleviation compared with control (standard mean difference [SMD]: -0.37, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: -0.72 to -0.01) although both AAT and PRT did not improve cognitive function, reduce depression, and improve Quality of Life (QoL). The SUCRA probabilities indicated that PRT ranked better than AAT in agitation, cognitive function, and QoL, although there were no differences between the two therapies. Conclusion The present network meta-analysis reveals that PRT may help alleviate agitated behaviors in people with dementia. However, future studies are warranted to establish evidence of the effectiveness of PRT and further evaluate the differences between different robot types in managing dementia.
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- Hongdi Du
- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Bachu AK, Kotapati VP, Kainth T, Patel R, Youssef NA, Tampi RR. Electroconvulsive therapy in individuals with dementia/major NCD presenting with behavioral symptoms: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr 2023:1-16. [PMID: 37170574 DOI: 10.1017/s104161022300039x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to systematically review the literature on using electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with dementia/major NCD (Neuro cognitive disorder) presenting with behavioral symptoms. DESIGN We conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic review of the literature. We searched five major databases, including PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and registry (ClinicalTrials.gov), collaborating with "ECT" and "dementia/major NCD" as our search terms. MEASUREMENTS Out of 445 published papers and four clinical trials, only 43 papers and three clinical trials met the criteria. There were 22 case reports, 14 case series, 4 retrospective chart reviews, 1 retrospective case-control study, 1 randomized controlled trial, and 2 ongoing trials. We evaluated existing evidence for using ECT in dementia/major NCD patients with depressive symptoms, agitation and aggression, psychotic symptoms, catatonia, Lewy body dementia/major NCD, manic symptoms, and a combination of these symptoms. SETTINGS The studies were conducted in the in-patient setting. PARTICIPANTS Seven hundred and ninety total patients over the age of 60 years were added. RESULTS All reviewed studies reported symptomatic benefits in treating behavioral symptoms in individuals with dementia/major NCD. While transient confusion, short-term memory loss, and cognitive impairment were common side effects, most studies found no serious side effects from ECT use. CONCLUSION Current evidence from a systematic review of 46 studies indicates that ECT benefits specific individuals with dementia/major NCD and behavioral symptoms, but sometimes adverse events may limit its use in these vulnerable individuals.
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- Anil K Bachu
- Department of Psychiatry, Baptist Health - UAMS Psychiatry Residency Education Program, North Little Rock, AR, USA
- Allegheny Clinic, Psychiatry and Behavior Health Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Baptist Health - UAMS Psychiatry Residency Education Program, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical informatics, Stony Brook University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine (YSM), New Haven, CT, USA
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Goodwin GJ, Moeller S, Nguyen A, Cummings JL, John SE. Network Analysis of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease. Res Sq 2023:rs.3.rs-2852697. [PMID: 37163090 PMCID: PMC10168435 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2852697/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can decrease quality of life for patients and increase caregiver burden. Better characterization of neuropsychiatric symptoms and methods of analysis are needed to identify effective treatment targets. The current investigation leveraged the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) Uniform Data Set (UDS) to examine the network structure of neuropsychiatric symptoms among symptomatic older adults with cognitive impairment. Methods: The network relationships of behavioral symptoms was estimated from Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) data acquired from 12,494 older adults with MCI and AD during their initial visit. Network analysis provides insight into the relationships among sets of symptoms and allows calculation of the strengths of the relationships. Nodes represented individual NPI-Q symptoms and edges represented the pairwise dependency between symptoms. Node centrality was calculated to determine the relative importance of each symptom in the network. Results: The analysis showed patterns of connectivity among the symptoms of the NPI-Q. The network ( M =.28) consisted of mostly positive edges. The strongest edges connected nodes within symptom domain. Disinhibition and agitation/aggression were the most central symptoms in the network. Depression/dysphoria was the most frequently endorsed symptom, but it was not central in the network. Conclusions: Neuropsychiatric symptoms in MCI and AD are highly comorbid and mutually reinforcing. The presence of disinhibition and agitation/aggression yielded a higher probability of additional neuropsychiatric symptoms. Interventions targeting these symptoms may lead to greater neuropsychiatric symptom improvement overall. Future work will compare neuropsychiatric symptom networks across dementia etiologies, informant relationships, and ethnic/racial groups, and will explore the utility of network analysis as a means of interrogating treatment effects.
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Simonetti A, Bernardi E, Margoni S, Catinari A, Restaino A, Ieritano V, Palazzetti M, Mastrantonio F, Janiri D, Tosato M, Landi F, Sani G. Mixed Depression in the Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Correlation between Excitatory Symptoms in Depression and Physical Burden after COVID-19. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13040688. [PMID: 37190653 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13040688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The relationship between depression and post-COVID-19 disease syndrome (post-COVID-19 syndrome) is established. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated the association between post-COVID-19 syndrome and mixed depression, i.e., a specific sub-form of depression characterized by high level of excitatory symptoms. Aims of the present study are: (a) to compare the post-COVID-19 syndrome's burden in depressed and non-depressed patients, and (b) to investigate the correlation between post-COVID-19 syndrome's burden and the severity of mixed depression. One thousand and forty six (n = 1460) subjects with post-COVID-19 syndrome were assessed. Subjects were divided into those with (DEP) or without (CONT) depression. Sociodemographically, post-COVID-19 syndrome's symptoms number and type were compared. In DEP, association between levels of excitatory symptoms and the presence of post-COVID-19 syndrome's symptoms were additionally assessed. DEP showed greater percentages of family history of psychiatric disorders than CONT. DEP showed higher percentages of post-COVID-19 symptoms than CONT. A greater level of excitatory symptoms were associated to higher frequencies of post-COVID-19 syndrome' symptoms. Higher levels of post-COVID-19 syndrome's symptoms in DEP corroborate the evidence of a common pathway between these two syndromes. Presence of excitatory symptoms seem to additionally add a greater illness burden. Such findings might help clinicians choose the appropriate treatment for such states. More specifically, therapies aimed to treat excitatory symptoms, such as antipsychotics and mood stabilizers, might help reduce the illness burden in post-COVID-19 patients with mixed depression.
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- Alessio Simonetti
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Psychiatry, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Burk BG, Penherski P, Snider K, Lewellyn L, Mattox L, Polancich S, Fargason R, Waggoner B, Caine E, Hand W, Eagleson RM, Birur B. Use of a Novel Standardized Administration Protocol Reduces Agitation Pro Re Nata (PRN) Medication Requirements: The Birmingham Agitation Management (BAM) Initiative. Ann Pharmacother 2023; 57:397-407. [PMID: 35950625 DOI: 10.1177/10600280221117813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Agitation management is a principal challenge on inpatient psychiatric units. Overreliance on common prescribing strategies of pro re nata (PRN) medication administration is problematic, given the tendencies to have overlapping or unclear indications. OBJECTIVE Piloted project to determine whether a standardized protocol for agitation intervention may reduce PRN medication administration. METHODS The Birmingham Agitation Management (BAM) interdisciplinary team uniquely connected the Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC) for assessment of agitation severity to a standardized PRN medication order set. Nurses on the piloted unit were trained on how to score the BVC and administer medications. Patients were assessed by the BVC every 4 hours and, based on their score, would receive no medication, low-dose benzodiazepine, high-dose benzodiazepine, or high-dose benzodiazepine plus antipsychotic. The primary end point compared the number of PRNs administered after novel protocol implementation with a retrospective cohort. Secondary measures included analysis of medication-related effects, seclusion, and physical restraint rates. RESULTS 377 patients were included in the final analyses (184 pre-BAM, 193 BAM intervention group). No significant differences were seen in patient characteristics between groups. The total number of PRNs administered decreased by 42.5%, with both the mean and median number of administrations decreasing significantly (95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.68-5.75]; P < 0.001). A trend was noted between the number of PRNs administered and seclusion rates, but did not reach statistical significance (95% CI = [-7.28 to 60.31]; P = 0.124). CONCLUSIONS In seemingly the first initiative of its kind, we found that a standardized agitation management protocol can help decrease the total number of PRN administrations for agitation without worsening of restraint rates and may possibly reduce the risk of adverse effects. These results require validation in specific, larger populations.
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- Bradley G Burk
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Regulatory Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Regulatory Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Department of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Informatics, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Hospital Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Walia H, Tucker LYS, Manickam RN, Kene MV, Sharp AL, Berdahl CT, Hirschtritt ME. Patient and Visit Characteristics Associated With Physical Restraint Use in the Emergency Department. Perm J 2023; 27:94-102. [PMID: 36464780 PMCID: PMC10013723 DOI: 10.7812/tpp/22.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Objective Physical restraints are used in emergency departments (EDs) to address behavioral emergencies in situations in which less restrictive methods have failed. The objective of this study was to evaluate for associations between patient/visit characteristics and physical restraint use. Study Design This study was designed as a cross-sectional, retrospective study of all encounters at Kaiser Permanente Northern California EDs from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2019, to evaluate differences in patient and visit characteristics between visits involving physical restraint use and those without. Methods Using electronic health record data, this study identified physical restraint use among ED encounters and extracted demographic, clinical, and facility characteristics. The authors calculated odds ratios for physical restraint placement, adjusting for patient and visit characteristics and accounting for within-patient clustering. Results Among 4,410,816 encounters (representing 1,791,673 patients), 6369 encounters (0.1%) involved physical restraint use among 5,554 patients (0.3%). Variables associated with the lowest odds of physical restraint included female sex, presentation to the ED in more recent years, and presence of intentional self-harm/suicidal ideation. Variables associated with the highest odds of physical restraint included higher visit acuity and weekend presentations to the ED. Discussion This study, which leveraged a large, diverse patient sample generalizable to the Northern California population, found several patient and visit characteristics associated with physical restraint use in the ED. Conclusion Results of this study may help identify patient groups and situational factors that are most likely to lead to physical restraint use and structural factors contributing to disparities in care, thereby informing interventions to reduce physical restraint use when possible.
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- Harbir Walia
- Department of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center, Greater Southern Alameda Area, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA.,Department of Clinical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA, USA.,Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Malik A, Khan JM, Alhomida AS, Ola MS, Alokail MS, Khan MS, Alenad AM, Altwaijry N, Alafaleq NO, Odeibat H. Agitation does not induce fibrillation in reduced hen egg-white lysozyme at physiological temperature and pH. J Mol Recognit 2023; 36:e3009. [PMID: 36841950 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.3009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Several proteins and peptides tend to form an amyloid fibril, causing a range of unrelated diseases, from neurodegenerative to certain types of cancer. In the native state, these proteins are folded and soluble. However, these proteins acquired β-sheet amyloid fibril due to unfolding and aggregation. The conversion mechanism from well-folded soluble into amorphous or amyloid fibril is not well understood yet. Here, we induced unfolding and aggregation of hen egg-white lysozyme (HEWL) by reducing agent dithiothreitol and applied mechanical sheering force by constant shaking (1000 rpm) on the thermostat for 7 days. Our turbidity results showed that reduced HEWL rapidly formed aggregates, and a plateau was attained in nearly 5 h of incubation in both shaking and non-shaking conditions. The turbidity was lower in the shaking condition than in the non-shaking condition. The thioflavin T binding and transmission electron micrographs showed that reduced HEWL formed amorphous aggregates in both conditions. Far-UV circular dichroism results showed that reduced HEWL lost nearly all alpha-helical structure, and β-sheet secondary structure was not formed in both conditions. All the spectroscopic and microscopic results showed that reduced HEWL formed amorphous aggregates under both conditions.
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- Ajamaluddin Malik
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Protein Research Chair, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Protein Research Chair, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Protein Research Chair, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Protein Research Chair, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Thompson N, Iyemere K, Underwood BR, Odell-Miller H. Investigating the impact of music therapy on two in-patient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia: retrospective observational study. BJPsych Open 2023; 9:e42. [PMID: 36815454 PMCID: PMC9970170 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2023.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Music therapy can lift mood and reduce agitation for people living with dementia (PwD) in community and residential care settings, potentially reducing the prevalence of distress behaviours. However, less is known about the impact of music therapy on in-patient psychiatric wards for PwD. AIMS To investigate the impact of music therapy on two in-patient psychiatric wards for PwD. METHOD A mixed-methods design was used. Statistical analysis was conducted on incidents involving behaviours reported as 'disruptive and aggressive' in 2020, when music therapy delivery varied because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews conducted online with three music therapists and eight ward-based staff were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Quantitative findings showed a significant reduction in the frequency of behaviours reported as disruptive and aggressive on days with in-person music therapy (every 14 days) than on the same weekday with no or online music therapy (every 3.3 or 3.1 days, respectively). Qualitative findings support this, with music therapy reported by music therapists and staff members to be accessible and meaningful, lifting mood and reducing agitation, with benefits potentially lasting throughout the day and affecting the ward environment. CONCLUSIONS We identified a significant reduction in the occurrence of distress behaviours on days with in-person music therapy when compared with no music therapy. Music therapy was reported to be a valuable intervention, supporting patient mood and reducing agitation. Interventional studies are needed to investigate the impact of music therapy and its optimum mode of delivery.
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- Naomi Thompson
- Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, Anglia Ruskin University, UK; and Arts Therapies Service, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, UK
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- Arts Therapies Service, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University, UK; Older People and Adult Community Directorate, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, UK; and Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, Anglia Ruskin University, UK; and Arts Therapies Service, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, UK
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Nirogi R, Jayarajan P, Shinde A, Mohammed AR, Grandhi VR, Benade V, Goyal VK, Abraham R, Jasti V, Cummings J. Progress in Investigational Agents Targeting Serotonin-6 Receptors for the Treatment of Brain Disorders. Biomolecules 2023; 13:309. [PMID: 36830678 PMCID: PMC9953539 DOI: 10.3390/biom13020309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Serotonin (5-HT) plays an important role in the regulation of several basic functions of the central and peripheral nervous system. Among the 5-HT receptors, serotonin-6 (5-HT6) receptor has been an area of substantial research. 5-HT6 receptor is a G-protein-coupled receptor mediating its effects through diverse signaling pathways. Exceptional features of the receptors fueling drug discovery efforts include unique localization and specific distribution in the brain regions having a role in learning, memory, mood, and behavior, and the affinity of several clinically used psychotropic agents. Although non-clinical data suggest that both agonist and antagonist may have similar behavioral effects, most of the agents that entered clinical evaluation were antagonists. Schizophrenia was the initial target; more recently, cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other neurological disorders has been the target for clinically evaluated 5-HT6 receptor antagonists. Several 5-HT6 receptor antagonists (idalopirdine, intepirdine and latrepirdine) showed efficacy in alleviating cognitive deficits associated with AD in the proof-of-concept clinical studies; however, the outcomes of the subsequent phase 3 studies were largely disappointing. The observations from both non-clinical and clinical studies suggest that 5-HT6 receptor antagonists may have a role in the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Masupirdine, a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist, reduced agitation/aggression-like behaviors in animal models, and a post hoc analysis of a phase 2 trial suggested potential beneficial effects on agitation/aggression and psychosis in AD. This agent will be assessed in additional trials, and the outcome of the trials will inform the use of 5-HT6 receptor antagonists in the treatment of agitation in dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
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- Ramakrishna Nirogi
- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Suven Life Sciences Limited, Serene Chambers, Road-5, Avenue-7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, Telangana, India
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- Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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