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. 2021 Jan 14;42(3):825–833. doi: 10.1007/s10072-020-05035-8

Table 2.

Percentage of patients who developed new BPSD or had worsening of pre-existing BPSD during lockdown

Patients with new symptoms during lockdown (%) Patients with worsening of pre-existing symptoms during lockdown (%)
Delusions 4.3% 2.1%
Hallucinations 3.2% 3.2%
Agitation – Aggression 4.3% 17.0%
Depression 1.1% 8.5%
Anxiety 9.6% 5.3%
Elation – Euphoria 0% 0%
Apathy – Indifference 4.3% 8.5%
Disinhibition 1.1% 0%
Irritability 2.1% 9.6%
Aberrant motor behavior 0% 6.4%
Sleep and nighttime behavior disorders 4.3% 2.1%
Appetite and eating disorders 2.1% 1.1%

BPSD, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia