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Improving Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementia In Primary Care, Elisa M. Vautier
Improving Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementia In Primary Care, Elisa M. Vautier
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background: The number of Vermonters living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) is expected to increase by 42% to 17,000 by 2025. Missed and delayed diagnoses impact patient safety, treatment opportunities, and increase health care costs. This project assessed current practices of diagnosing ADRD in primary care, identified barriers to diagnosis, and developed and evaluated an evidence-based tool to assist in diagnosis and treatment of ADRD.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews of 6 Vermont primary care nurse practitioners were conducted. Informed by themes in these interviews, an electronic health record “Smartphrase” was developed to assist NPs in diagnosis of …