How are people with mild cognitive impairment or subjective memory complaints managed in primary care? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care is typically the first point of contact in the health care system for people raising concerns about their memory. However, there is still a lack of high-quality evidence and understanding about how primary care professionals (PCPs) currently manage people at higher risk of developing dementia.

Objectives

To systematically review management strategies provided by PCPs to reduce cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment and subjective memory complaints.

Method

A systematic search for studies was conducted in December 2019 across five databases (EMBASE, Medline, PsycInfo, CINAHL and Web of Science). Methodological quality of included studies was independently assessed by two authors using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Hallam B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8604277 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature