School of Psychology, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2010 May;25(3):193-201. doi: 10.1177/1533317509356687. Epub 2010 Feb 8.
Verbal agitation (VA) is a disturbing and commonly observed behavioral symptom in people with dementia. Although several different variables contribute to VA, it seems that discomfort plays an important role. The overall objective of this article is to review the relationship between VA and discomfort among people with dementia. Specifically, this article discusses the place of discomfort within the conceptualizations of VA, empirical support for the association between discomfort and VA, and practical implications of this relationship in the assessment and treatment of VA. This article contributes to a better understanding of VA and provides recommendations for prevention and effective intervention.
言语激越（VA）是痴呆患者中一种令人不安且常见的行为症状。尽管有几个不同的变量导致 VA，但不适感似乎起着重要作用。本文的总体目标是综述痴呆患者的 VA 与不适感之间的关系。具体而言，本文讨论了不适感在 VA 概念化中的位置、不适感与 VA 之间关联的实证支持，以及这种关系在 VA 的评估和治疗中的实际意义。本文有助于更好地理解 VA，并为预防和有效干预提供建议。
