Vision-related problems may offer clues for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Cm, Olson

doi:10.1001/jama.261.9.1259

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association

1989

DOI: 10.1001/jama.261.9.1259

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Vision-related problems may offer clues for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

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A survey of prescription label preferences among community pharmacy patrons

Luscombe

Jinks

Duncan

1992

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

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Fifty-five randomly selected community pharmacy patrons were surveyed regarding their preferences between four different prescription labels. The variables displayed on the four labels were: (i) laser printed, (ii) dot-matrix printed, (iii) glossy surface, and (iv) matt surface. The study population was stratified by age and gender. Statistical analysis of the results indicated a clear preference by all groups for the laser printed labels (P less than 0.001), and the only other statistically significant finding was the preference for the matt surface (P less than 0.05) of females between the ages of 16 and 39. The implications for these differences on label readability are discussed, and recommendations are offered for the use of improved laser technology for computer-generated prescription labels.

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A survey of prescription label preferences among community pharmacy patrons

Luscombe

Jinks

Duncan

1992

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

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The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Driving Ability: A Review

Donnelly

Karlinsky

1990

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol

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As our elderly population continues to increase, diseases that are more prevalent with aging, such as Alzheimer's disease, are assuming ever greater relevance for society and the practicing clinician. An important practical situation faced by physicians caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease is advising the affected individuals, their families, and often the licensing authorities about whether the patient can safely drive an automobile. Surprisingly, there is little guidance on how to arrive at a clinical impression of the fitness of an individual with Alzheimer's disease to drive. This article outlines potential inadequacies in driving skills that may occur with elderly people in general, and more specifically those with Alzheimer's disease. Studies that focused on Alzheimer's disease and driving are then reviewed. We conclude with recommendations for dealing with the problem of driving abilities in Alzheimer's disease.

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A simulated driving evaluation for patients with Alzheimer's disease

Shua-Haim¹,

Gross

1996

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

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A prospective study concerning the driving ability of 41 patients with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) was performed. Using a simulated driving test we evaluated the predictive value of the MMSE,'4 ADL,5-7 and IADL&9 to determine the ability of a person with Alzheimer's disease to drive. All patients were driving at the time of the evaluation.There was no correlation between driving performance andfunctional status evaluated by ADL and IADL. When comparing driving performance with cognitive evaluation by MMSE, a significant number of patients with MMSE c 22failed the test, compared to patients with MMSE > 22 (P = 0.01, Fisher's exact test). No patient with a MMSE < 20 passed the driving test.The authors recommend that health care professionals who are caringfor people with Alzheimer's disease with a MMSE of22 or less should request a driving evaluation.

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Vision-related problems may offer clues for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

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A survey of prescription label preferences among community pharmacy patrons

A survey of prescription label preferences among community pharmacy patrons

The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Driving Ability: A Review

A simulated driving evaluation for patients with Alzheimer's disease

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