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[Development of memory clinics in The Netherlands]
F R J Verhey1, I Ramakers, J Jolles
1Academisch zie kenhuis Maastricht/Alzheimer Centrum Limburg, Maastricht. f.verhey@np.unimaas.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|December 14, 2007
Summary
Memory Clinics (MCs) in the Netherlands significantly increased from 1998 to 2004, expanding dementia care. These clinics are becoming standard for diagnosing cognitive disorders.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Context:
- Memory Clinics (MCs) are crucial for early dementia diagnosis and treatment.
- The Netherlands has seen a significant development in these services.
Purpose:
- To compare data from 1998 and 2004 inventories of Memory Clinics in the Netherlands.
- To understand the evolution and characteristics of Memory Clinic services.
Summary:
- The number of MCs grew from 12 to 40 between 1998 and 2004.
- Referrals increased, with dementia as the primary diagnosis.
- MCs are expanding beyond academic centers and forming collaborations with mental health providers.
Impact:
- Memory Clinics are increasingly integrated into standard care for early dementia and cognitive disorders.
- Growing interest in a national network for harmonization and quality control suggests a move towards standardized, high-quality dementia care.
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