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Subjective memory impairment in general practice

Short overview and design of a mixed methods study

verfasst von: Dr. rer. nat. Michael Pentzek, Dipl.-Psych., Verena Leve, MSc, Verena Leucht, MSc

Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie | Sonderheft 2/2017

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Abstract

Background

Public awareness for dementia is rising and patients with concerns about forgetfulness are not uncommon in general practice. For the general practitioner (GP) subjectively perceived memory impairment (SMI) also offers a chance to broach the issue of cognitive function with the patient. This may support GPs’ patient-centered care in terms of a broader frailty concept.

Objective

What is SMI (definition, operationalization, prevalence and burden)? Which conceptions and approaches do GPs have regarding SMI?

Methods

Narrative overview of recent SMI criteria and results, selective utilization of results from a systematic literature search on GP dementia care, non-systematic search regarding SMI in general practice, deduction of a study design from the overview and development according to international standards.

Results

Studies revealed that approximately 60% of GP patients aged >74 reported a declining memory, every sixth person had concerns about this aspect and only relatively few seek medical advice. Concerns about SMI are considered a risk factor for future dementia. Specific general practice conceptions about SMI could not be identified in the literature. Using guidelines for mixed methods research, the design of an exploratory sequential mixed methods study is presented, which should reveal different attitudes of GPs towards SMI.

Conclusion

Subjective memory impairment (SMI) is a common feature and troubles a considerable proportion of patients. Neuropsychiatric research is progressing, but for the transfer of the SMI concept into routine practice, involvement of GP research is necessary. A new study aims to make a contribution to this.

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Titel: Subjective memory impairment in general practice
Short overview and design of a mixed methods study
verfasst von: Dr. rer. nat. Michael Pentzek, Dipl.-Psych.
Verena Leve, MSc
Verena Leucht, MSc
Publikationsdatum: 13.03.2017
Verlag: Springer Medizin
Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0948-6704
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-017-1207-5

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Abstract

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