The Behavioural Dysfunction Questionnaire discriminates behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease dementia and major depressive disorder.

Publication

The Behavioural Dysfunction Questionnaire discriminates behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease dementia and major depressive disorder.

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 23, 2023

Semenkova Anna, Piguet Olivier, Johnen Andreas, Schroeter Matthias L, Godulla Jannis, Linnemann Christoph, Mühlhauser Markus, Sauer Thomas, Baumgartner Markus R, Anderl-Straub Sarah, Otto Markus, Felbecker Ansgar, Kressig Reto W, Berres Manfred, Sollberger Marc

Citation

Semenkova A, Piguet O, Johnen A, Schroeter M, Godulla J, Linnemann C, Mühlhauser M, Sauer T, Baumgartner M, Anderl-Straub S, Otto M, Felbecker A, Kressig R, Berres M, Sollberger M. The Behavioural Dysfunction Questionnaire discriminates behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease dementia and major depressive disorder. J Neurol 2023; 270:3433-3441.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Neurol 2023; 270

Publication Date

Mar 23, 2023

Issn Electronic

1432-1459

Pages

3433-3441

Brief description/objective

Early-stage behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) is often misdiagnosed, highlighting the need for new diagnostic instruments. Based on the revised diagnostic criteria for bvFTD, we developed the Behavioural Dysfunction Questionnaire (BDQ). In this explorative study, we aimed to determine the best scoring and analytical method for the BDQ to discriminate between bvFTD and non-bvFTD patients.