http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/pages/viewallmostpopulararticles.aspx en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:49:35 -0600 Wolters Kluwer Health RSS Generator http://images.journals.lww.com/ajgponline/XLargeThumb.00019442-200912000-00000.CV.jpeg http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/pages/viewallmostpopulararticles.aspx http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2007/01000/The_Effects_of_Postoperative_Pain_and_Its.7.aspx Wang, Yun; Sands, Laura P.; Vaurio, Linnea; Mullen, E Ann; Leung, Jacqueline M. Regular Research Articles =65 years of age undergoing noncardiac surgery. Cognitive testing using the Word List, Verbal Fluency, and Digit Symbol tests was conducted for each patient preoperatively and 1 and 2 days postoperatively in patients without postoperative delirium. POCD was defined as meeting statistical criteria for decline from the patient's preoperative performance levels on at least two of the three cognitive tests. Multivariate logistic regression analysis determined the association between pain and postoperative analgesia with POCD after controlling for demographics, comorbidities, preoperative level of cognitive and daily functioning, preoperative medications, duration and type of anesthesia, and adverse events. Patients were on average 72 years old and 13% of patients experienced POCD on day 1, 7% on day 2, and 15% had POCD on either day 1 or day 2 after the surgery. Multivariate regression analyses revealed that only postoperative analgesia was associated with the development of POCD. Compared with those receiving postoperative analgesia through a patient-controlled analgesia device that administered opioids intravenously, those who received postoperative analgesia orally were at significantly lower risk for the development of POCD (odds ratio: 0.22; 95% confidence interval: 0.06-0.80; Wald chi-square = 5.36, df = 1, p = 0.02). Older patients undergoing noncardiac surgery who are not delirious can experience significant declines in cognitive functioning postoperatively. Those at least risk of experiencing POCD were those who received postoperative analgesia orally. Copyright (C) 2007 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200701000-00007 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2004/05000/Family_Caregiving_of_Persons_With_Dementia_.2.aspx Schulz, Richard; Martire, Lynn M. Clinical Review 5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200405000-00002 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Dimensions_Underlying_the_Mini_Mental_State.7.aspx Castro-Costa, Erico; Fuzikawa, Cintia; Ferri, Cleusa; Uchoa, Elizabeth; Firmo, Joselia; Lima-Costa, Maria Fernanda; Dewey, Michael E.; Stewart, Robert Regular Research Articles 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00007 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/07000/Alcohol_Consumption_as_a_Risk_Factor_for_Dementia.3.aspx Anstey, Kaarin J.; Mack, Holly A.; Cherbuin, Nicolas Critical Review Article 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200907000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/09000/Prazosin_for_the_Treatment_of_Behavioral_Symptoms.5.aspx Wang, Lucy Y.; Shofer, Jane B.; Rohde, Kirsten; Hart, Kim L.; Hoff, David J.; McFall, Yun H.; Raskind, Murray A.; Peskind, Elaine R. Regular Research Articles 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200909000-00005 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2000/05000/Exposing_Financial_Exploitation_of_Impaired.4.aspx Tueth, Michael J. Special Article 5/1/2000 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200005000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/02000/Your_Brain_on_Google__Patterns_of_Cerebral.4.aspx Small, Gary W.; Moody, Teena D.; Siddarth, Prabha; Bookheimer, Susan Y. Regular Research Articles 2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200902000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/03000/Can_Cognitive_Exercise_Prevent_the_Onset_of.2.aspx Valenzuela, Michael; Sachdev, Perminder Regular Research Articles 3 months) posttraining neuropsychological performance in healthy older adults. Seven RCTs met entry criteria. Prechange and postchange scores were integrated using a random effects weighted mean difference (WMD) meta-analytic approach (Review Manager Version 4.2). Results: A strong effect size was observed for cognitive exercise interventions compared with wait-and-see control conditions (WMD = 1.07, CI: 0.32-1.83, z = 2.78, N = 7, p = 0.006, N = 3,194). RCTs with follow-up greater than 2 years did not appear to produce lower effect size estimates than those with less extended follow-up. Quality of reporting of trials was in general low. Conclusion: Cognitive exercise training in healthy older individuals produces strong and persistent protective effects on longitudinal neuropsychological performance. Transfer of these effects to dementia-relevant domains such as general cognition and daily functioning has also been reported in some studies. Importantly, cognitive exercise has yet to be shown to prevent incident dementia in an appropriately designed trial and this is now an international priority. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200903000-00002 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2007/03000/Aging_Well.2.aspx Vaillant, George E. Editorial 3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200703000-00002 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2001/11000/Animal_Assisted_Therapy_for_Elderly_Schizophrenic.13.aspx Barak, Yoram; Savorai, Osnat; Mavashev, Svetlana; Beni, Avshalom Brief Report 11/1/2001 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200111000-00013 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/09000/Prevalence_of_Mood,_Anxiety,_and_Substance_Abuse.8.aspx Gum, Amber M.; King-Kallimanis, Bellinda; Kohn, Robert Regular Research Articles 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200909000-00008 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/07000/Comorbid_Depression_in_Dementia_on_Psychogeriatric.5.aspx Verkaik, Renate; Francke, Anneke L.; van Meijel, Berno; Ribbe, Miel W.; Bensing, Jozien M. Regular Research Articles 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200907000-00005 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2006/12000/Vitamin_D_Deficiency_Is_Associated_With_Low_Mood.7.aspx Wilkins, Consuelo H.; Sheline, Yvette I.; Roe, Catherine M.; Birge, Stanley J.; Morris, John C. Regular Research Articles 12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200612000-00007 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/11000/Ethnic_Differences_in_Beliefs_Regarding_Alzheimer.4.aspx Gray, Heather L.; Jimenez, Daniel E.; Cucciare, Michael A.; Tong, Hui-Qi; Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores Regular Research Articles 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200911000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/05000/Determinants_of_Successful_Aging_Using_a.8.aspx Ng, Tze Pin; Broekman, Birit F.P.; Niti, Matthew; Gwee, Xinyi; Kua, Ee Heok Regular Research Articles =6 years of education (OR = 2.31), better housing (OR = 1.41), religious or spiritual beliefs (OR = 1.64), physical activities and exercise (OR = 1.90), and low or no nutritional risk (OR = 2.16). Conclusion: In contrast to findings based on more restricted biomedical definitions of successful aging, a multidimensional definition of successful aging identified more variables including demographic status, psychosocial support, spirituality, and nutrition as salient determinants. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200905000-00008 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/06000/Cognitive_Impairment_in_Early_and_Late_Bipolar.10.aspx Schouws, Sigfried N.T.M.; Comijs, Hannie C.; Stek, Max L.; Dekker, Jack; Oostervink, Frits; Naarding, Paul; van der Velde, Iet; Beekman, Aartjan T. F. Regular Research Articles 60) with an early- (<40 years) or late-onset bipolar disorder and a group of 78 comparison subjects were extensively tested for cognitive functioning. Results: Bipolar subjects scored lower on most cognitive measures. The late-onset patients were more impaired in psychomotor performance and mental flexibility than the early-onset patients. These differences could not be explained by differences in exposure to cerebrovascular risk factors. Conclusions: Older patients with bipolar disorder have substantial cognitive impairments. Late onset bipolar disorder is associated with more severe cognitive impairment than early-onset bipolar disorder. For clinical practice, it is important to develop treatment strategies which take this into account. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200906000-00010 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/02000/Intelligent_Assistive_Technology_Applications_to.2.aspx Bharucha, Ashok J.; Anand, Vivek; Forlizzi, Jodi; Dew, Mary Amanda; Reynolds, Charles F. III; Stevens, Scott; Wactlar, Howard Special Article 2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200902000-00002 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Change_in_Cognitive_Functioning_Following_Acute.9.aspx Culang, Michelle E.; Sneed, Joel R.; Keilp, John G.; Rutherford, Bret R.; Pelton, Gregory H.; Devanand, D P.; Roose, Steven P. Regular Research Articles 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00009 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2006/11000/Comparison_of_the_Saint_Louis_University_Mental.3.aspx Tariq, Syed H.; Tumosa, Nina; Chibnall, John T.; Perry, Mitchell H. III; Morley, John E. Regular Research Articles 11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200611000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/09000/Measuring_Impairments_in_Memory_and_Executive.10.aspx Kessels, Roy P.C.; Mimpen, Gerdy; Melis, René; Olde Rikkert, Marcel G.M. Regular Research Articles 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200909000-00010 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2006/03000/Efficacy_and_Adverse_Effects_of_Atypical.4.aspx Schneider, Lon S.; Dagerman, Karen; Insel, Philip S. Special Article 3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200603000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/01000/The_Montgomery_Asberg_Depression_Rating_Scale_and.7.aspx Leontjevas, Ruslan; van Hooren, Susan; Mulders, Ans Regular Research Articles 1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200901000-00007 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Knowledge,_Detection,_and_Reporting_of_Abuse_by.3.aspx Cooper, Claudia; Selwood, Amber; Livingston, Gill Clinical Review Article 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00003 http://pdfs.journals.lww.com/ajgponline/9000/00000/Attempted_Suicide_in_the_Elderly__Characteristics.99905.pdf Wiktorsson, Stefan; Runeson, Bo; Skoog, Ingmar; Östling, Svante; Waern, Margda Regular Research Articles: PDF Only 11/17/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-900000000-99905 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Serotonergic_System_Genes_in_Psychosis_of.4.aspx Ramanathan, Seethalakshmi; Glatt, Stephen J. Regular Research Articles 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2008/10000/Preferences_of_Older_and_Younger_Adults_With.6.aspx O'Neal, Erica L.; Adams, Jared R.; McHugo, Gregory J.; Van Citters, Aricca D.; Drake, Robert E.; Bartels, Stephen J. Regular Research Articles =50 years) and 32 younger adults (<50 years) with serious mental illness from two mental health center clinics and one residential facility for their preferences on decision-making with their psychiatrists and primary care providers. Measurements: Measures included the Control Preferences Scale, the Autonomy Preference Index, and the Decision Self-Efficacy Scale. Results: Contrary to our primary hypothesis, older adults reported a stronger desire for involvement in decision-making compared with younger adults. However, both age groups were similar in their desire for information to aid in decision-making. The majority in both age groups also preferred a collaborative role with a psychiatrist for medication decisions, an autonomous role for decisions related to psychosocial interventions, and a passive role with their primary care provider. Older and younger adults expressed similar decision self-efficacy. Conclusion: Our study suggests that older persons with serious mental illness have a stronger desire for involvement in decision-making than younger consumers. Additionally, role preference for involvement in decision-making varies across different clinical decisions and for psychopharmacological versus psychosocial interventions. Copyright (C) 2008 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200810000-00006 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/06000/Age_at_Onset_of_Generalized_Anxiety_Disorder_in.4.aspx Chou, Kee-Lee Regular Research Articles 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200906000-00004 http://pdfs.journals.lww.com/ajgponline/2009/03001/2009_AAGP_Annual_Meeting_Abstracts.1.pdf 2009 AAGP Annual Meeting Abstracts: PDF Only 3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200903001-00001 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Influence_of_the_MTHFR_C677T_Polymorphism_on.5.aspx Hong, Edmund D.; Taylor, Warren D.; McQuoid, Douglas R.; Potter, Guy G.; Payne, Martha E.; Ashley-Koch, Allison; Steffens, David C. Regular Research Articles 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00005 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Genetic_Biomarkers_for_Dementia_Related_Processes_.2.aspx Swantek, Sandra S.; Csernansky, John G. Editorial 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00002 http://pdfs.journals.lww.com/ajgponline/9000/00000/Late_Life_Depression,_Mild_Cognitive_Impairment,.99926.pdf Panza, Francesco; Frisardi, Vincenza; Capurso, Cristiano; D'Introno, Alessia; Colacicco, Anna M.; Imbimbo, Bruno P.; Santamato, Andrea; Vendemiale, Gianluigi; Seripa, Davide; Pilotto, Alberto; Capurso, Antonio; Solfrizzi, Vincenzo Article: PDF Only 11/17/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-900000000-99926 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2001/05000/The_Association_of_Late_Life_Depression_and.4.aspx Lenze, Eric J.; Rogers, Joan C.; Martire, Lynn M.; Mulsant, Benoit H.; Rollman, Bruce L.; Dew, Mary Amanda; Schulz, Richard; Reynolds, Charles F. III Special Article 5/1/2001 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200105000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Distress_of_Caregivers_of_Older_Adults_Receiving.11.aspx Onder, Graziano; Finne-Soveri, Harriet; Soldato, Manuel; Liperoti, Rosa; Lattanzio, Fabrizia; Bernabei, Roberto; Landi, Francesco Regular Research Articles 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00011 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/11000/New_Research_on_Aging_Minority_Groups_is_Timely.2.aspx Cañive, José M.; Escobar, Javier I. Editorial 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200911000-00002 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/11000/AAGP_Position_Statement__Disaster_Preparedness_for.3.aspx Sakauye, Kenneth M.; Streim, Joel E.; Kennedy, Gary J.; Kirwin, Paul D.; Llorente, Maria D.; Schultz, Susan K.; Srinivasan, Shilpa Special Article 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200911000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2006/05000/What_Is_the_Best_Dementia_Screening_Instrument_for.3.aspx Brodaty, Henry; Low, Lee-Fay; Gibson, Louisa; Burns, Kim Clinical Review 5/1/2006 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200605000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/07000/The_Personality_Domains_and_Styles_of_the.8.aspx Weiss, Alexander; Sutin, Angelina R.; Duberstein, Paul R.; Friedman, Bruce; Bagby, R Michael; Costa, Paul T. Jr Regular Research Articles 7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200907000-00008 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/06000/The_Burden_of_Late_Life_Generalized_Anxiety.6.aspx Porensky, Emily K.; Dew, Mary Amanda; Karp, Jordan F.; Skidmore, Elizabeth; Rollman, Bruce L.; Shear, M Katherine; Lenze, Eric J. Regular Research Articles 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200906000-00006 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Obesity_and_Metabolic_Syndrome_Increase_the_Risk.10.aspx Almeida, Osvaldo P.; Calver, Janine; Jamrozik, Konrad; Hankey, Graeme J.; Flicker, Leon Regular Research Articles =30 had a 31% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5%-64%) increase in the risk of depression compared with that of nonobese men (BMI <30). The association between depression and waist circumference >=102 cm and waist/hip >=1 did not reach statistical significance. Men with MetS at the time of recruitment had a 137% (95% CI = 60%-251%) increase in the adjusted risk of incident depression. Conclusions: Our results indicate that obesity and MetS are associated with an increase in the risk of incident depression among older men. If this association is truly causal, reducing the prevalence of obesity and MetS could potentially lead to a decline in the prevalence and incidence of depression in later life. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00010 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2003/01000/Problem_Solving_Therapy_Versus_Supportive_Therapy.7.aspx Alexopoulos, George S.; Raue, Patrick; Areán, Patricia Regular Research Article 1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200301000-00007 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2002/03000/Provisional_Diagnostic_Criteria_for_Depression_of.4.aspx Olin, Jason T.; Katz, Ira R.; Meyers, Barnett S.; Schneider, Lon S.; Lebowitz, Barry D. Special Article 3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200203000-00004 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/10000/Executive_Function_in_Self_Neglecting_Adult.12.aspx Schillerstrom, Jason E.; Salazar, Ricardo; Regwan, Heather; Bonugli, Rebecca J.; Royall, Donald R. Brief Report 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200910000-00012 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/06000/Insomnia_in_Older_Adults_With_Generalized_Anxiety.5.aspx Brenes, Gretchen A.; Miller, Michael E.; Stanley, Melinda A.; Williamson, Jeff D.; Knudson, Mark; McCall, W Vaughn Regular Research Articles 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200906000-00005 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/08000/Late_Life_Depression,_Cortisol,_and_the_Metabolic.12.aspx Vogelzangs, Nicole; Beekman, Aartjan T.F.; Dik, Miranda G.; Bremmer, Marijke A.; Comijs, Hannie C.; Hoogendijk, Witte J.G.; Deeg, Dorly J.H.; Penninx, Brenda W.J.H. Brief Report =65 years, enrolled in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, depression (major [1-month diagnosis] or subthreshold [no 1-month diagnosis, but symptoms]), metabolic syndrome (modified Adult Treatment Panel III criteria), and free cortisol index (total serum cortisol/cortisol binding globulin) were assessed. Results: Major depression was not associated with the metabolic syndrome (odds ratio [OR] = 1.16, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.54-2.49), but subthreshold depression was associated with a decreased odds (OR = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.37-0.82). Persons with higher levels of free cortisol index showed a higher odds of metabolic syndrome (OR per standard deviation increase = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.06-1.39). Conclusions: As persons with high-cortisol levels more often had metabolic syndrome, hypercortisolemia within depressed persons may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200908000-00012 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2003/03000/Agitation_and_Depression_in_Frail_Nursing_Home.14.aspx Bartels, Stephen J.; Horn, Susan D.; Smout, Randall J.; Dums, Aricca R.; Flaherty, Ellen; Jones, Judith K.; Monane, Mark; Taler, George A.; Voss, Anne C. Regular Research Article 3/1/2003 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200303000-00014 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/01000/Brain_Lithium_Levels_and_Effects_on_Cognition_and.3.aspx Forester, Brent P.; Streeter, Chris C.; Berlow, Yosef A.; Tian, Hua; Wardrop, Megan; Finn, Chelsea T.; Harper, David; Renshaw, Perry F.; Moore, Constance M. Regular Research Articles 1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200901000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2005/05000/Prevalence_of_Depression_and_Its_Correlates_in.10.aspx Chi, Iris; Yip, Paul S.F.; Chiu, Helen F.K.; Chou, Kee Lee; Chan, Kin Sun; Kwan, Chi Wai; Conwell, Yeates; Caine, Eric Regular Research Articles =8 was used to identify clinically significant depression in the older adults. Results: The authors found that 11.0% and 14.5% of older Chinese men and women, respectively, scored above the cutoff, a prevalence rate similar to those found in other countries, including the United States, England, and Finland. Factors that were associated with an increased likelihood of depression among older adults included poor self-rated health, long-term pain, vision problems, higher level of impairment in activities of daily living, residing in Hong Kong less than 20 years, financial strain, and having less social support. Conclusions: The prevalence rate of depression among older Chinese adults in Hong Kong is more or less similar to rates found in Western countries. The data suggest that older adults who receive less social support are more likely to be depressed. Copyright (C) 2005 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 5/1/2005 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200505000-00010 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/1998/11000/Hoarding_Behavior_in_Dementia__A_Preliminary.3.aspx Hwang, Jen-Ping; Tsai, Shih-Jen; Yang, Chen-Hong; Liu, King-Ming; Lirng, Jiing-Feng Regular Article 11/1/1998 12:00:00 AM 00019442-199811000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/09000/Brief_Psychosocial_Therapy_for_the_Treatment_of.3.aspx Ballard, Clive; Brown, Richard; Fossey, Jane; Douglas, Simon; Bradley, Paul; Hancock, Judith; James, Ian A.; Juszczak, Edmund; Bentham, Peter; Burns, Alistair; Lindesay, James; Jacoby, Robin; O'Brien, John; Bullock, Roger; Johnson, Tony; Holmes, Clive; Howard, Robert Regular Research Articles 95% of patients. More detailed evaluation of outcome was completed for the 198 patients with AD from these centers, who experienced a mean improvement of 6.6 points on the total CMAI (mean [SD], 62.2 [14.3] to 55.6 [15.8], t = 6.5, df = 197, p < 0.0001). Overall, 43% of participants achieved a 30% improvement in their level of agitation. Conclusion: The specific attributable benefits of BPST cannot be determined from an open trial. However, the BPST therapy was feasible and was successfully delivered according to an operationalized manual. The encouraging outcome indicates the need for a randomized controlled trial of BPST. Copyright (C) 2009 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry]]> 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200909000-00003 http://journals.lww.com/ajgponline/Fulltext/2009/11000/Developing_a_Community_Academic_Partnership_to.7.aspx Dobransky-Fasiska, Deborah; Brown, Charlotte; Pincus, Harold A.; Nowalk, Mary P.; Wieland, Melissa; Parker, Lisa S.; Cruz, Mario; McMurray, Michelle L.; Mulsant, Benoit; Reynolds, Charles F. III; RNDC-Community Partners Regular Research Articles 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM 00019442-200911000-00007