Improving Dementia Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Author Information
Author(s): Perry M, Drašković I, van Achterberg T, Borm GF, van Eijken MIJ, Lucassen PL, Vernooij-Dassen MJFJ, Olde Rikkert MGM
Primary Institution: Radboud University; Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can an EASYcare based dementia training programme improve diagnostic assessment and management of dementia by general practitioners and primary care nurses?
Conclusion
The study aims to determine if a training program can increase cognitive assessments and dementia diagnoses in primary care.
Supporting Evidence
- Early diagnosis of dementia benefits both patient and caregiver.
- More than 50% of dementia patients living in the community have not been diagnosed.
- Educational interventions have been successful in increasing dementia diagnoses.
Takeaway
This study is about training doctors and nurses to work better together to find and help people with dementia.
Methodology
A cluster-randomised controlled trial with 100 duos of GPs and nurses, comparing an intervention group receiving training to a control group.
Potential Biases
Potential for selection bias and performance bias due to awareness of group assignment.
Limitations
Selection bias and contamination may affect the reliability of results.
Participant Demographics
Participants include general practitioners and primary care nurses from Gelderland, Netherlands.
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