behavioral pathology in Alzheimer's disease rating scale

Introduction

Evaluates delusions, paranoid ideation, hallucinations, aggression, activity, affective state, anxiety, phobias, & disturbances in circadian rhythms.

The interviewer rates each of 25 items on a 4-point scale, based on information obtained from caregiver(s) & from clinical observation.

Disadvantages

• dependent upon history & rater expertise
• emphasizes delusions
• lacks sufficient items on mood, agitation & other neuropsychiatric manifestations of Alzheimer's disease

More general terms

• behavioral assessment

Additional terms

• Alzheimer's disease (AD)