[Brain check-up: a structured approach diagnosing mild cognitive impairment in the primary care setting].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The reason-related identification of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in primary care is helpful to treat reversible causes or decelerate progression to dementia by optimal management of existing risk factors. In this process general practitioners are in a key position. The present feasibility study investigated the practicability of a diagnostic algorithm (brain check-up), comprising neuropsychological examinations, differential diagnoses and follow-up measures.

Method

By means of a standardized questionnaire, the utilization and practicability of the brain check-up was surveyed in n = 37 medical practices of general practitioners and internists in Germany.

Results

The brain check-up was performed by n = 37 physicians in 389 patients (66%). The main barrier

SUBMITTER: Wolski L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602870 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature