Theoretical frameworks and approaches used within the Reserve, Resilience and Protective Factors professional interest area of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reserve, resilience, maintenance, and related concepts are intensely debated in aging and Alzheimer's disease research.

Methods

Through a short survey, we gathered information about theoretical concepts and methodologies used among research groups of the Reserve, Resilience, and Protective Factors Professional Interest Area of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment.

Results

Overall 53 research groups responded. Reserve and resilience were the most frequently used conceptual frameworks. Education, occupation, leisure, and social activities were frequently used as measures, as were longitudinal designs. Neuropsychological assessments were almost universal, and usage of imaging biomarkers was frequent.

SUBMITTER: Bartres-Faz D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7656169 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature