Table 5. Scores (mean±standard deviation) on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, according to clinical group.
| Neuropsychiatric Inventory | SCD (n=15) | MCI (n=45) | Dementia (n=31) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallucinations | 0.0±0.0 | 0.0±0.0 | 0.4±1.7 |
| Delusions | 0.0±0.0 | 0.0±0.0 | 0.4±1.5 |
| Apathy | 0.2±0.6 | 1.2±2.2a | 4.3±4.7 |
| Dysphoria | 2.5±3.2 | 2.5±3.55 | 4.9±3.9 |
| Agitation/aggression | 0.1±0.3 | 0.6±2.1a | 3.2±4.3 |
| Anxiety | 3.4±4.7 | 2.8±3.6 | 5.4±4.7 |
| Disinhibition | 0.1±0.3 | 0.19±0.55 | 0.4±1.2 |
| Irritability/lability | 1.4±2.7 | 1.7±3.4 | 3.3±4.6 |
| Aberrant motor activity | 0.0±0 | 0.03±2.15 | 0.6±2.0 |
| Euphoria | 0.0±0 | 0.03±2.15 | 0.3±1.5 |
| Appetite and eating abnormalities | 0.5±1.7 | 0.85±2.3a | 3.7±4.8 |
| Night-time behavioral disturbances | 0.0±0 | 0.6±2.26 | 1.3±3.4 |
| Total score | 11.1±16.5a | 10.2±13.2a | 28.4±21.6 |
MCI: mild cognitive impairment; SCD: subjective cognitive decline;
significant difference vs dementia group (p<0.004; Mann-Whitney test).