Using Health Information Resources for People With Cognitive Impairment (digiDEM Bayern): Registry-Based Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a growing global health challenge with significant economic and social implications. Underdiagnosis of dementia is prevalent due to a lack of knowledge and understanding among the general population. Enhancing dementia literacy through improved health information-seeking behavior is crucial for the self-determined management of the disease by those affected. Understanding the relationship between dementia literacy, health information-seeking behavior, and the use of various information sources among individuals with cognitive impairment is of high importance in this context.

Objective

The aim of this study was to analyze the relevance of different sources of health information from the perspective of people with cognitive impairment, while also evaluat

SUBMITTER: Weidinger F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11769685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature