Table 1 Frequencies of common symptoms and behaviours described in vignettes
AD Vignettes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Symptom/Behaviour | Mild | Moderate | Severe | All ADa | Non-AD Dementia | Other Conditions | All Vignettes |
(n = 4) | (n = 4) | (n = 4) | (n = 33) | (n = 16) | (n = 9) | (n = 58) | |
Memory Deterioration/Forgetfulness | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 39 |
Short-term Memory Deterioration | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
Signs of Aphasia | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
Signs of Agnosia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Signs of Apraxia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Delusional Behaviour | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Wandering Behaviour | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Difficulty with Activities of Daily Living | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 |
Mood Changes (agitation, aggression, irritability, depressiveness, anxiety) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 26 |
Declining ability to Concentrate | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Disorientation (either time, place, or situation) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
Denial of Condition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Incontinence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Declining Directional Ability | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Repetition of Self | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
Withdrawal from Social Activities | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Confusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Inappropriate/Ill-mannered Behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Difficulty Maintaining Self/Self-Appearance | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Paranoia or Suspicion | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |