Table 1.

Key research questions to guide efforts for improved care of older adults with behavioral changes through screening and identification.

Question 1	What are the barriers to screening for alcohol or substance use in older adults?
Question 2	Using age as a stratification method, what are the medical and radiographic components of an appropriate medical screen for patients with psychiatric symptoms with an emphasis on sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy; do routine screening labs, including urine, affect management and disposition in older adults with psychiatric symptoms?
Question 3	How often does noncompliance with prescribed medications contribute to emergency department presentations with agitation or behavioral changes?