Towards Improving Diagnosis of Memory Loss in General Practice: TIMeLi Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study Protocol
- ISBN-10
- 1973956004
- ISBN-13
- 9781973956006
- Pages
- 38
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-07-26
- Author
- Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Press
Description
People with cognitive problems, and their families, report distress and uncertainty whilst undergoing evaluation for dementia and perceive that traditional diagnostic evaluation in secondary care is insufficiently patient centred. The James Lind Alliance has prioritised research to investigate the role of primary care in supporting a more effective diagnostic pathway, and the topic is also of interest to health commissioners. However, there are very few studies that investigate the accuracy of diagnostic tests for dementia in primary care. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to support an elderly disabled person.
