6D86.4

Agitation or aggression in dementia

Agitação ou agressividade na demência

Category

Definition

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