Proactive approaches to identifying dementia and dementia risk; a qualitative study of public attitudes and preferences.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to critically explore the views of the public about the acceptability and feasibility of proactive approaches to earlier dementia diagnosis and also identification of people at high risk of dementia.

Design

Qualitative study using task group methodology and thematic data analysis.

Setting

Task groups were held either at the university (n=5) or at a carers' centre (n=1).

Participants

A convenience sample of 31 of 54 participants identified by local non-statutory agencies took part in a task group. All were aged between 40 years and 80 years, 21 were women and 10men participated.

Results

Despite the use of task group methodology, participants expressed limited understandings of dementia and confusion between proactive a

SUBMITTER: Robinson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829774 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature