Slowing dementia symptoms - a qualitative study on attitudes and experiences of general practitioners in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is currently no cure for dementia but general practitioners (GPs) have therapeutic options available to counteract the progression of mild cognitive impairment, including drug and non-drug treatment. So far, few studies have investigated treatment strategies preferred by GPs.

Objectives

This study aimed to gain an overview of GPs' attitudes towards influencing the progression of dementia, their involvement regarding dementia prevention and perceived effective approaches. It also elucidated the challenges experienced by GPs and desired optimisation measures towards reinforcing secondary prevention.

Methods

Between June 2020 and March 2021, 64 semi-standardised interviews amongst GPs were conducted in all federal states of Germany. Thirty interviews wer

SUBMITTER: Wangler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8903749 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature