Communicating the risk of dementia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a syndrome characterised by progressive cognitive and functional decline arising from a neurodegenerative disease. Genetic testing, imaging and fluid biomarkers mean that levels of risk of dementia diagnosis are becoming frequent and complex. How risk is communicated in this context is an increasingly important topic.

Aims

The aim of this scoping review is to map the existing literature regarding the components of risk communication, the factors influencing its outcomes and the guidelines developed to support clinicians in this process.

Methods

This is a systematic scoping review addressing the communication of risk to individuals living with or at risk of dementia, as well as perspectives of family, carers and healthcare professionals.

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SUBMITTER: Swirska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306253 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature