Patients With Behavioural Symptoms and Hospitalized in Cognitive and Behavioural Units

Initial and Long-term Evaluation of Patients With Behavioural Symptoms and Hospitalized in Cognitive and Behavioural Units

Cognitive and behavioral units (CBUs) have been created between 2008 and 2012 French National Alzheimer plan for the management of behavior problems of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders and necessitating hospitalisation. This Alzheimer plan is promoting the evaluation of these units through the observation of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) evolution. As these units are new, it appears important to assess their long-term impact on patients care.

EXPECTED RESULTS The present study should allow to better understand the long-term impact of CBU on care of patients with Alzheimer disease and BPSD. Moreover, it should allow to identify patients improved by CBU.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient hospitalized on CBUs
• patient with the diagnostic criteria for disease related to dementia stage with a Clinical Demential Rating ≥ 1
• patient with a caregiver who is fairly frequent contact with the patient in order to observe the appearance of behavior changes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient living alone at home
• Patient with risk of death within one year