Psychiatric presentation of dementia in jordan

Abstract EN

The study is looking into the psychiatric presentation of dementia in Jordan, as reported by the psychiatrists and psychiatric residents.

The study showed that (95.65 %) of the patients are referred by the family, with only (15.22 %) having an established diagnosis of dementia.

Behavioral problems were the main presentation (63.04 %) and the clinical approach in diagnosis was clear (82.61 %).

Antipsychotics were given commonly (65.22 %).

The results are discussed in view of the available research and recommendations were suggested.