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Figure 1presents the number of behaviors exhibited in each of the different behavioral domains assessed by the NPI-Q.
This questionnaire was developed and cross-validated with the standard NPI to provide a brief assessment of neuropsychiatric symptomotology and behavioral problems [ 14 ] . The NPI-Q is used to measure 12 categories of behavioral disturbance, in particular: 1) Delusions, 2) Hallucinations, 3) Anxiety, 4) Depression/Dysphoria, 5) Agitation/Aggression, 6) Elation/Euphoria, 7) Disinhibition, 8) Irritability/Lability, 9) Apathy/Indifference, 10) Motor Disturbance, 11) Nighttime Behavior Problems, and 12) Problems with Appetite/Eating.
The NPI-Q yields a total severity score, for the patient, which is the sum of the severity scores obtained for each behavioral category.
Of 29 patients with a MMSE of less than or equal to 27, 19 patients (66%) exhibited a behavioral problem during hospitalization as rated by the NPI-Q (see Figure 2).
In the current study, the NPI-Q was administered two-days post-admission to a clinical staff member caring for each patient.
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