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Physical co-morbidities of Dementia
Current Projects
| Centre | Primary Dementia Collaborative Research Centre |
| Node | Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service |
| Project Title | Development of guidelines for assessment and management of physical co-morbidities associated with dementia |
| Researchers | Associate Professor Susan Kurrle, Dr Jacqueline Close, Ms Roseanne Hogarth |
| Description | This project focuses on the physical co-morbidities of dementia, including fall related injuries, delirium, frailty, epilepsy, malnutrition and other health conditions associated with dementia. The project involves a comprehensive literature review of the subject which will include a review of the “grey” literature. Recommendations will be developed for the assessment and management of these co-morbidities and suggestions developed for the implementation of these recommendations. |
| Anticipated Completion | 30/04/2008 |
| Products | Literature review
Presentation on Physical Comorbidities of Dementia given at DCRC Forum 2008 |