Search for: [Abstract = "8\) Behavioral symptoms and unsettled relationships are most often treated with pharmacotherapy in LTCF setting. Non\- pharmacological therapies \(in the form of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, ADL training\) are used much less frequently in this population,but significantly more often in residents cognitively intact, with no physical ADL dependency or communication deficiencies. 9\) Residents with behavioral symptoms have a higher risk of prescription of antipsychotics and sedatives compared to antidepressants. The above observation also occurs in patients with behavioral and depressive symptoms.10\) Behavioral symptoms and unsettled relationships have multifactorial etiology in LTCF residents. Therefore, the diagnostic process based on the differentiation of the possible causes that underlie these disturbances is crucial for the selection of proper therapy. Thorough observation of patients in terms of the occurrence of depressive symptoms, psychotic symptoms and behavioral symptoms should help to make a correct diagnosis, which will affect the application of an appropriate treatment strategy \(taking into account both pharmacotherapy and non\-pharmacological interventions\) and the effectiveness of treatment."]

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