Table 3 The neuropsychology of the patients
Variable | GP misdiagnosed (n = 19) | GP not misdiagnosed (n = 18) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
MMSE | 11 (range 0 to 23) | 15 (range 0 to 23) | 0.417 |
Delusions | 10 (52.6 %) | 7 (38.9) | 0.402 |
Hallucinations | 8 (42.1 %) | 5 (27.8 %) | 0.362 |
Agitation | 16 (84.2 %) | 8 (44.4 %) | 0.011 |
Depression | 11 (57.9 %) | 5 (27.8 %) | 0.065 |
Anxiety | 11 (57.9 %) | 6 (33.3 %) | 0.130 |
Euphoria | 10 (52.6 %) | 4 (22.2 %) | 0.057 |
Apathy | 13 (68.4 %) | 9 (50 %) | 0.254 |
Disinhibition | 5 (26.3 %) | 4 (22.2 %) | 0.772 |
Irritability | 12 (63.2 %) | 10 (55.6 %) | 0.638 |
Abnormal motor behavior | 8 (42.1 %) | 3 (16.7 %) | 0.091 |
Nighttime behavior | 10 (52.6 %) | 5 (27.8 %) | 0.124 |
Appetite and eating disorders | 4 (21.1 %) | 3 (16.7 %) | 0.734 |
Total | 36.6 ± 1.8 | 18.2 ± 3.0 | 0.021 |