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Primary dementias: epidemiological and sociomedical aspects.

L Pinessi, I Rainero, G Asteggiano

    Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
    |March 1, 1984
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    This study surveyed dementia in Bra, finding a prevalence of 255 per 100,000 people. Advanced age, motor issues, and female sex were linked to nursing home placement, not dementia severity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Neurology
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Dementia prevalence studies are crucial for public health planning.
    • Understanding factors influencing institutionalization is vital for care management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of primary dementia syndromes in Bra, Piedmont.
    • To identify factors associated with institutionalization among dementia patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted an epidemiological survey in Bra (26,287 residents).
    • Utilized a questionnaire for general practitioners and neuropsychiatrists.
    • Administered comprehensive neuropsychological tests to diagnosed patients.

    Main Results:

    • Prevalence rates: 255 (+/- 61) per 100,000 general population; 2028 (+/- 476) per 100,000 population over 65.

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  • Factors favoring institutionalization included advanced age, severe motor impairment, and female sex.
  • No correlation found between dementia severity and institutionalization.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study provides key epidemiological data on dementia prevalence in the region.
    • Identified specific demographic and clinical factors influencing nursing home placement for dementia patients.