Table 1.
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia at baseline and in-hospital (N=10).
| Characteristics | Value | |
| Total Neuropsychiatric Inventory score (12-item), mean (SD) | 13 (8.87) | |
| Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia behavior displayed, n (%) | ||
| Agitation | 8 (80) | |
| Symptoms of insomnia | 8 (80) | |
| Additional fall precautions applied by staff | 7 (70) | |
| Vocalizations | 7 (70) | |
| Wandering | 6 (60) | |
| Refusal of medical care | 6 (60) | |
| Mood symptoms (depression or anxiety) | 3 (30) | |
| Required constant monitoring by sitter or personal care aide or personal support worker | 3 (30) | |
| Violent behavior | 2 (20) | |
| Perceptual disturbances | 1 (10) | |
| Paranoia | 0 (0) | |
| Chemical restraints | 4 | |
| Physical restraints | 3 | |