ICD·index Chapters ENESDE
6D86.4 category

Agitation or aggression in dementia

Definition

In addition to the cognitive disturbances characteristic of dementia, the current clinical picture includes: 1) clinically significant excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension; or 2) hostile or violent behaviour.

Also indexed as

Agitation or aggression in dementiaaggression in dementiaagitation in dementia

Nearby in Behavioural or psychological disturbances in dementia