MOTIVATIONS FOR AND EXPERIENCES OF UNDERGOING AN AMYLOID SCAN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES
2024
Understanding Experiences of Amyloid Scans
Sample size: 7
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Couch Elyse
Primary Institution: Brown University
Hypothesis
What are the motivations and experiences of patients and care partners undergoing amyloid scans?
Conclusion
Patients and care partners find amyloid scans helpful for understanding dementia, but results can also cause distress.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants wanted to learn more about the patient's condition through the scan.
- Emotional responses varied based on the scan results.
- Those with elevated scan results often felt distressed.
- Most common action after receiving results was making advanced plans.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people feel about getting amyloid scans for dementia. Some found it helpful, but others felt upset by the results.
Methodology
Systematic review of qualitative studies.
Limitations
The review is limited to seven studies, which may not capture all experiences.
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