The Italian guideline on diagnosis and treatment of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Approximately 2 million people in Italy are currently living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and 4 million are involved as family members or caregivers. Considering the significant impact of dementia, the Italian Ministry of Health entrusted the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) with the development of a guideline within the Italian National Guideline System (Sistema Nazionale Linee Guida, SNLG) on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and MCI. The main objective was to provide evidence-based recommendations aimed at reducing the variability and ensuring the appropriateness of clinical practices throughout the whole care process from identification and diagnosis to the end of life for people with dementia (PwD) or M

SUBMITTER: Fabrizi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564805 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature