
Dementia 2e
M. Maj(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 26. March 2003
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Other digital
412 pages
978-0-470-86187-5 (ISBN)
Description
Dementia is most frequently associated with aging and is, at present, under-diagnosed and under-represented all over the world. Discrepancies in the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions implemented in the various clinical contexts are significant and consequently, the need for a review of the currently available research evidence and a discussion of different clinical practices is urgently needed. This book provides a much needed review of the diagnostic procedures and the implementations of therapeutic interventions. Provides accompanying commentaries by an outstanding line up of contributors Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement Provides an unbiased and reliable reference point
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-86187-5 (9780470861875)
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Content
List of Review Contributors. Preface. Definition and Epidemiology of Dementia: A Review (A. Henderson & A. Jorm). Clinical Diagnosis of Dementia: A Review (B. Reisberg, et al.). Neuropsychological and Instrumental Diagnosis of Dementia: A Review (O. Almkvist). Pharmacological Treatment of Dementia: A Review (S. Samuels & K. Davis). Psychosocial Interventions for Dementia: A Review (F. Baro). Costs of Dementia: A Review (B. Jonsson, et al.). Acknowledgements for the First Edition. Index.