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Ceres Eloah Lucena Ferretti1, Ricardo Nitrini2, Sonia Maria Dozzi Brucki2
1RN, PhD Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Dementia & Neuropsychologia
|December 8, 2017
Summary
Indirect costs of dementia significantly impact family income in Brazil, potentially exceeding previous Latin American estimates. This study highlights the substantial financial burden on caregivers, underscoring the need for further economic research.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Health Economics
- Gerontology
Background:
- Dementia care incurs significant global costs, with indirect caregiver costs posing the greatest financial burden.
- In Latin America, indirect dementia costs can consume 60-75% of household income.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present preliminary findings on the economic impact of dementia care.
- To analyze the indirect costs associated with dementia in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 93 primary caregivers.
- Utilized sociodemographic questionnaires, Functional Assessment Staging (FAST), Burden Interview (Zarit), economic classification, and Resource Utilization in Dementia (RUD) scales.
Main Results:
- Projected annual indirect costs ranged from US$13,468.80 (mild dementia) to US$19,736.40 (severe dementia).
- These costs represented 69% to 169% of family income, indicating a substantial financial strain.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary data suggests indirect dementia costs in Brazil may be higher than previously reported in Latin America.
- These findings emphasize the critical need for further research into dementia-related economic impacts in the region.
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