A Dementia Syndrome of Dependency?

The diagnostic process in a case of dementia associated with physical and emotional dependence is described. The utility of sodium amylobarbitone abreaction is considered. The role of both psychodynamic and organic factors are emphasised in the aetiological work-up. The organic factors discussed inc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of psychiatry 1989-06, Vol.154 (6), p.872-876
Hauptverfasser:	Howells, Roger, Beats, Barbara
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult and adolescent clinical studies Alcoholism - psychology Biological and medical sciences Case Conference Dementia - psychology Dependency (Psychology) Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Hypnotics and Sedatives Intellectual deficiency Medical sciences Middle Aged Personality Personality Disorders - psychology Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology. Psychiatry Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
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Zusammenfassung:	The diagnostic process in a case of dementia associated with physical and emotional dependence is described. The utility of sodium amylobarbitone abreaction is considered. The role of both psychodynamic and organic factors are emphasised in the aetiological work-up. The organic factors discussed include alcohol, sedative tranquillisers, solvents, and metals. The term ‘pseudodementia’ is not favoured, and the phrase ‘dementia syndrome of dependency’ is proposed.
ISSN:	0007-1250 1472-1465
DOI:	10.1192/bjp.154.6.872