Original Research J Clin Psychiatry May 2018

Clinical Features of Auditory Hallucinations in Patients With Dementia With Lewy Bodies: A Soundtrack of Visual Hallucinations

JCP 2018;79(3):10.4088/JCP.17m11623

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in J Clin Psychiatry. JCP 2018;79(3):10.4088/JCP.17m11623 Clinical Summary Patients with dementia with Lewy bodies often present with distressing hallucinations that drive caregiver burden, but auditory hallucinations are less often characterized than visual hallucinations. This study clarifies how often auditory hallucinations occur in dementia with Lewy bodies, what they sound like, and which clinical features travel with them. FAQ How common are auditory hallucinations in dementia with Lewy bodies? 11 questions
Key Takeaways Among 79 patients who had any hallucinations within the previous month, 40 (32.3%) had both auditory and visual hallucinations, while only 4 patients had auditory hallucinations without visual hallucinations; in dementia with Lewy bodies, asking about sound accompanying a visual scene may improve detection. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess auditory hallucinations in patients with probable dementia with Lewy bodies? 7 steps Clinical Guide What clinical features should clinicians evaluate when a patient with probable dementia with Lewy bodies has auditory hallucinations? 6 steps
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