Classification

Number of codes

Decrease in level of consciousness, deterioration of respiratory state, cyanosis, decrease in SpO₂, not being able to lie supine, edema, weight gain, decrease in urine volume, decreased appetite, malaise, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) are all a measure of symptoms

8

Differences from usual will be a measure of worsening symptoms

5

In mild cases of dementia, it may be possible to convey subjective symptoms

5

There are no subjective symptoms

3

The patients cannot convey their symptoms spontaneously

3

Deterioration can be overlooked with loss of volition/spontaneity, hypoactive delirium/sluggishness

3

Wheezing and poor complexion are a measure of worsening symptoms

3

Appearance of BPSD is a measure of worsening symptoms

3

Restlessness, excitement, wandering, hyperactivity and aggressive BPSD are a measure of worsening symptoms

3

It is important to deal with the causes of BPSD

2

Tachycardia and heart rate increase are a measure of deteriorating symptoms

2