Continuing education for the prevention of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's-type dementia: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because of the enormous social and economic burden of disease, the prevention of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's-type dementia has become a major global public health priority. Studies show that cognitively stimulating activities during middle adulthood might have a protective effect on the brain by boosting the cognitive reserve. The aim of this review is to identify evidence investigating the effects of continuing education for the prevention of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's-type dementia in late life.

Methods

Our approach employs a two-stage design: First, we will conduct a systematic review to assess the preventive effects of continuing education on mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's-type dementia. Second, because we expect to find

SUBMITTER: Matyas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5549351 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature