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Increasing The Use Of Dementia Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Syed S. Shehab
Increasing The Use Of Dementia Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Syed S. Shehab
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
More than 5 million people have Alzheimer’s disease today and 450,000 people in the US die of Alzheimer’s every year. By 2050 the number of people living with Alzheimer’s could triple. 40% of patients living with Alzheimer's disease are undiagnosed. Early detection promotes better dementia care, lowers costs of care, and increases quality of life
Mental Health Screening In Nursing Homes, Meghan Breen
Mental Health Screening In Nursing Homes, Meghan Breen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Depression and dementia are two of the most common mental health conditions in nursing homes. Screening for these conditions does not have to be difficult or time consuming, but doing it can significantly improve the health of nursing home residents. The WHO-Five for depression and the Mini-Mental Status Exam are both sensitive, specific, and time-sensitive. Using these screening in a nursing home in rural Vermont helped improve the accuracy of patient records and impacted medical care.