PREVALENCE OF BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS PRESENTING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN EASTERN INDIA

Abstract

Introduction: The term "Dementia" refers to a significant cognitive decline from previous level of 
performance which interferes with independence in daily activities. Deficits in cognition function 
significantly hinder social and occupational functioning. “Non- cognitive” neuropsychiatric 
symptoms or the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a major 
contributor for high level of care giver burden and poor quality of life in patients with dementia.