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Effectiveness of dementia follow-up care by memory clinics or general practitioners: randomised controlled trial.

Authors :
J.meeuwsen, Els
J.f.melis, René
C.h.m. Van Der Aa, Geert
A. M. Golüke-Willemse, Gertie
J. M. De Leest, Benoit
H.j. M. Van Raak, Frank
J. M. Schölzel-Dorenbos, Carla
C. M. Verheijen, Desiree
R. J. Verhey, Frans
C. Visser, Marieke
A. Wolfs, Claire
M. M. Adang, Eddy
G. M. Olde Rikkert, Marcel
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition). 6/2/2012, Vol. 344 Issue 7859, p13-13. 1p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article reports a study which examined the effectiveness of post-diagnosis treatment and coordination of care for patients with dementia and their caregivers by memory clinics compared with care provided by general practitioners. The results revealed that there was no difference with regard to post-diagnosis treatment and coordination of care for patients with dementia between memory clinics and general practitioners.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
344
Issue :
7859
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82503093
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e3086