Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Jun 2014
ReviewA systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of sensory, psychological and behavioural interventions for managing agitation in older adults with dementia.
Agitation is common, persistent and distressing in dementia and is linked with care breakdown. Psychotropic medication is often ineffective or harmful, but the evidence regarding non-pharmacological interventions is unclear. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.