Teamgeist statt Einzelkämpfer? – Stellenwert und Nutzung des Praxispersonals bei der hausärztlichen Demenzerkennung

Wangler, Julian; Jansky, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.zefq.2021.12.009

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“…This is in line with findings from several national and multinational studies, highlighting that GPs often constitute the first contact of patients regarding dementia diagnosis and care [20][21][22]. As most older people see their attending GP on a regular basis, often over extensive periods of time, GPs play an important role in detecting first signs of dementia and informing patients and relatives on further steps to be taken regarding treatment and care [23], as emphasized in the German National Dementia Strategy ("Nationale Demenzstrategie"; [24]). Our findings therefore illustrate the importance of enabling GPs to detect early signs of dementia in primary care and to inform people living with dementia and their families about further medical and legal steps to be taken.…”

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Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

Zülke

Luppa

Luck

et al. 2022

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BackgroundEarly detection of dementia provides numerous benefits for those living with dementia and their relatives and healthcare systems at large. Methods available for early diagnosis have improved significantly over the past years. Therefore, we examined whether openness towards early diagnosis for dementia and preferred sources of support have changed in Germany over the last decade.MethodWe compared findings from two representative telephone surveys conducted among older adults in Germany (≥ 60 years of age) in 2011 and 2022, assessing attitudes towards and willingness to pursue an early diagnosis of dementia in a sample of n = 879 individuals (mean age: 72.9, % female: 58.8). Group comparisons using Chi2- and t-tests and multivariable regression analyses were conducted, assessing factors linked to willingness to be examined for an early diagnosis of dementia.ResultsOpenness towards early diagnosis of dementia was high both in 2011 and 2022, but slightly declined over time (b=.62; 95% CI: .45; .86). Belief in preventability of dementia was linked to greater openness towards an early diagnosis of dementia (b=1.52; 95% CI: 1.12; 2.07).ConclusionWillingness to pursue an early diagnosis of dementia is high in the older German public, but slightly lower than reported previously. Improving knowledge on modifiable risk factors and better understanding of individual motives underlying endorsement or refusal of an early diagnosis may further increase acceptance in the general public.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

Zülke

Luppa

Luck

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…This is in line with findings from several national and multinational studies, highlighting that GPs often constitute the first contact of patients regarding dementia diagnosis and care [ 18 – 20 ]. As most older people see their attending GP on a regular basis, often over extensive periods of time, GPs play an important role in detecting first signs of dementia and informing patients and relatives on further steps to be taken regarding treatment and care [ 21 ], as emphasized in the German National Dementia Strategy (“Nationale Demenzstrategie”; [ 22 ]). Our findings therefore illustrate the importance of enabling GPs to detect early signs of dementia in primary care and to inform people living with dementia and their families about further medical and legal steps to be taken.…”

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confidence: 99%

Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

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Background Early detection of dementia provides numerous benefits for those living with dementia and their relatives and healthcare systems at large. Methods available for early diagnosis have improved significantly over the past years. Therefore, we examined whether support for offering an early diagnosis of dementia and willingness to pursue a respective early diagnosis have changed in Germany over the last decade. Method We compared findings from two representative telephone surveys conducted among older adults in Germany (≥ 60 years of age) in 2011 and 2022, assessing support for offering an early diagnosis of dementia and willingness to pursue a respective early diagnosis in a sample of n = 879 individuals (mean age: 72.9, range: 60–98 years, % female: 58.8). Group comparisons using Chi2- and t-tests and multivariable regression analyses were conducted, regressing support of an early diagnosis of dementia and willingness to pursue a respective early diagnosis on age, gender, education, employment status, belief in preventability of dementia and time of survey. Results Support for offering an early diagnosis of dementia was high both in 2011 (90.7%) and 2022 (79.2%), but declined over time (OR: .39; 95% CI: .25; .63). Willingness to pursue an early diagnosis of dementia declined from 70.7% to 60.1% in the same period (OR: .62; 95% CI: .45; .86). Belief in preventability of dementia was linked to support for offering an early diagnosis (OR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.25; 2.83) and willingness to pursue an early diagnosis of dementia (OR: 1.52; 95% CI: 1.12; 2.07). Older participants less often supported offering an early diagnosis of dementia (OR: .97, 95% CI: .95; .99). Conclusion Support for offering an early diagnosis of dementia and willingness to pursue a respective diagnosis is high in the older German public, but lower than reported previously. Improving knowledge on modifiable risk factors and better understanding of individual motives underlying endorsement or refusal of an early diagnosis may increase acceptance in the general public.

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Teamgeist statt Einzelkämpfer? – Stellenwert und Nutzung des Praxispersonals bei der hausärztlichen Demenzerkennung

Cited by 2 publications

References 30 publications

Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

Short report: A trend analysis of attitudes towards early diagnosis of dementia in Germany

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