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Diagnosis-seeking at subspecialty memory clinics: trigger events.

Megan E Streams1, Sarah B Wackerbarth, Alan Maxwell

  • 1Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky 419 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY 40506-0027, USA.

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|October 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Caregivers seek memory clinic assessments for diverse reasons, including non-cognitive changes. Understanding these triggers can help physicians encourage earlier dementia diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Dementia is frequently undiagnosed, leading to delayed assessments.
  • Understanding family care-seeking behaviors is crucial for early dementia diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of individuals seeking care at memory clinics.
  • To identify the specific triggers prompting caregivers to seek diagnostic assessments for family members.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 416 caregivers accompanying patients to two university memory disorder clinics.
  • Caregivers reported on events leading to the memory assessment and sources of recommendation.

Main Results:

  • Patient changes (cognitive, behavioral, physical) were reported as triggers in 81% of cases.

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  • Memory loss, disorientation, and recommendations from lay or professional sources were common triggers.
  • Caregivers and non-specialist physicians were primary sources for assessment recommendations.

    • Conclusions:

    • A wide array of factors, not solely cognitive changes, prompt caregivers to seek memory clinic evaluations.
    • Educating physicians on family-relevant triggers can facilitate earlier dementia diagnosis and intervention.