Table 2 Description of current behavioural symptoms in patients with AD with higher (N = 463) and lower BPSD scores (N = 551).

Behavioural symptoms (at inclusion)

92.2%

91.7%

   Tearfulness

24.6%

31.4%*

   Depression

44.5%

43.6%

   Concentration

56.4%

55.4%

   Cooperation

34.6%

37.0%

   Delusions

35.2%

29.2%*

   Hallucinations

27.0%

21.6%*

   Pacing

26.6%

21.4%

   Motor activity

29.4%

27.9%

   Tremors

80.6%

34.2%***

   Appetite change

28.5%

24.3%

   Apathy

17.1%

22.5%*

   Anxiety

20.3%

17.4%

   Agitation

15.3%

18.3%

   Delirium

4.8%

2.2%*