FBI (Frontal Behabioral Inventory
FBI (Frontal Behabioral Inventory
FBI (Frontal Behabioral Inventory
Kertesz, A., Davidson, W., & Fox, H. (1997) . Frontal behavioural inventory: Diagnostic criteria for frontal lobe dementia.
The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 24 (1), 29-36. Revised: December 31/02
Enquires: SAS Committee Chair/ Alberta Hospital Edmonton Community Geriatric Psychiatry, (780) 424-4660.
Seniors’ Mental Health Programs Standardized Assessment Scales
Severe,
Mild,
None Moderate Most of the
Occasional
Time
0 1 2 3
15. Poor Judgement: Has s/he been using good
judgement in decisions or in driving, or has s/he
acted irresponsibly, neglectfully or in poor
judgement?
16. Inppropriateness: Has s/he kept social rules or
has s/he said or done things outside what is
acceptable? Has s/he been rude, or childish?
17. Impulsivity: Has s/he acted or spoken without
thinking about consequences, on the spur of the
moment?
18. Restlessness: Has s/he been restless or
hyperactive, or is the activity level normal?
19. Aggression: Has s/he shown aggression, or
shouted at anyone or hurt them physically?
20. Hyperorality: Has s/he been drinking more than
usual, eating excessively anything in sight, or
even putting objects in his/her mouth?
21. Hypersexuality: Has sexual behaviour been
unusual or excessive?
22. Utilization Behaviour: Does s/he seem to need to
touch, feel examine, or pick up objects within
reach and sight?
23. Incontinence: Has s/he wet or soiled his or
herself?
24. Alien Hand: Does s/he have any problem using a
hand, and does it interfere with the other hand?
(excluding arthritis, trauma, paralysis, etc.)
Total Score
A score of 27 is suggested as a practical (sensitive) cut off point for the diagnosis of frontal lobe
dementia.
Kertesz, A., Davidson, W., & Fox, H. (1997) . Frontal behavioural inventory: Diagnostic criteria for frontal lobe dementia.
The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 24 (1), 29-36. Revised: December 31/02
Enquires: SAS Committee Chair/ Alberta Hospital Edmonton Community Geriatric Psychiatry, (780) 424-4660.