Attitudes and Preferences Towards Screening for Dementia with a Focus on Ethnic Minority and Low Socio-Economic Groups: A Systematic Review of Research Studies Written in the English Language.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased understanding of dementia risk-reduction and early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders has spurred interest in the identification of risks for dementia, underlying putative biologies, or dementia itself. Implementation of such approaches require acceptability to the public. Research prior to 2012 indicated limited acceptability for population dementia screening. The changing landscape of dementia prevention research may influence recent perceptions. Additionally, perspectives from underserved populations, such as ethnic minorities and low socio-economic groups, are lacking.

Objective

In this systematic review, we sought published studies since 2012 on attitudes and preferences of people with dementia, carers and the general public from

SUBMITTER: Brar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380224 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature