Factors influencing the help-seeking behavior in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The early diagnosis and intervention of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients is expected to delay the progression of AD. Delayed treatment will lead to MCI patients missing the best intervention expectation. At present, the medical help-seeking behavior of this group is not optimistic. This study aimed to explore influencing factors of help-seeking behavior among patients with MCI in China based on the help-seeking behavior model.

Methods

Twenty-two patients with MCI were recruited to participate in semi-structured interviews via purposeful sampling with a qualitative, descriptive design. Data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis.

Results

The study revealed the main influencing factors of help-seeking behavior among MCI patients in China includ

SUBMITTER: Jiao YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693691 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature