6D86.4
Agitation or aggression in dementia
Agitação ou agressividade na demência
CategoryDefinition
In addition to the cognitive disturbances characteristic of dementia, the current clinical picture includes: 1) clinically significant excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension; or 2) hostile or violent behaviour.
Diagnostic Criteria
- The current clinical picture includes 1) clinically significant excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension; and/or 2) hostile or violent behaviour.
Index Terms
Agitation or aggression in dementia