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An Examination Of Traumatic Brain Injury As A Risk Factor For Psychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer’S Disease Patients, Jennifer F. Walch
An Examination Of Traumatic Brain Injury As A Risk Factor For Psychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer’S Disease Patients, Jennifer F. Walch
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Introduction:
Dementia is a major public health issue both in the United States and worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is widely considered to be the most prevalent type of dementia. While the hallmark AD symptom is profound memory loss, patients also commonly experience changes in personality and behavior. These changes often include depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, mood swings, irritability and aggression, changes in sleeping habits, and delusions.
Background:
Several studies have established a mechanistic link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the development of AD. However, it is unknown whether TBI contributes to the personality/behavior changes observed in many AD patients. …