Physician recognition of cognitive impairment: evaluating the need for improvement

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to assess physician recognition of dementia and cognitive impairment, compare recognition with documentation and to identify physician and patient factors associated with recognition. The findings indicate that additional geriatrics training may promote recognition, but systems solution are needed to improve recognition critical to provision of emerging therapies for early dementia.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Aged, Elderly, Statistics, Diseases, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders

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Hormone use and cognitive performance in women of advanced age

Article Abstract:

The association between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and cognitive performance in a group of elderly women is examined using a battery of well-standardized neuropsychological instruments. The hypothesis that use of HRT improves cognitive performance in older women was not supported.

Health aspects, Influence, Hormone therapy, Aged women, Elderly women, Cognitive balance, Hormone replacement therapy

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Effect of a dementia care management intervention on primary care provider knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of quality of care

Article Abstract:

An evaluation on the effect of quality of dementia care management educational program, on primary care provider knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of quality of care, is presented.

Analysis, Medical care, Medical care quality

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