@article{ref1,
title="Relationship between aggressive behaviors and depression among nursing home residents with dementia",
journal="International journal of geriatric psychiatry",
year="2001",
author="Menon, A. S. and Gruber-Baldini, A. L. and Hebel, J. R. and Kaup, B. and Loreck, D. and Itkin Zimmerman, S. and Burton, L. and German, P. and Magaziner, J.",
volume="16",
number="2",
pages="139-146",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Verbal and physical aggression are common behavior problems among nursing home residents with dementia. Depression among nursing home residents is also a common but underdiagnosed disorder. METHOD: Data collected on 1101 residents with dementia, newly admitted to a sample of 59 nursing homes across Maryland, were analyzed to determine if there was a relationship between depression and physical and verbal aggression. RESULTS: Residents with dementia who manifested physical or verbal aggression had a higher prevalence of depression than those without such behaviors (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that nursing home residents with aggressive behaviors should be screened for depression and treated.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-6230",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}