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  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dementia affects 50 million globally, causing cognitive decline and impacting higher cortical functions.
  • Delayed diagnosis is a significant challenge in dementia care, leading to treatment and management issues.
  • Social stigma surrounding dementia discourages patients from seeking timely help and affects healthcare provider attitudes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss the primary limitations hindering the early diagnosis of dementia.
  • To highlight the impact of insufficient knowledge, diagnostic tools, and training on early dementia detection.
  • To underscore the role of social stigma in impeding prompt dementia diagnosis and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on dementia diagnosis challenges.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to delayed diagnosis in clinical practice.
  • Exploration of patient and healthcare provider perspectives on diagnostic barriers.

Main Results:

  • Lack of general practitioner knowledge and inadequate diagnostic tools are key barriers.
  • Insufficient medical personnel training impedes early dementia detection.
  • Social stigma significantly delays help-seeking behavior and hinders diagnostic efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Overcoming barriers related to knowledge, tools, training, and stigma is essential for improving early dementia diagnosis.
  • Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and public awareness are critical for effective dementia management.
  • Addressing communication difficulties associated with cognitive impairment is vital for accurate and timely diagnosis.