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Caregiver Outcomes of Alzheimer's Disease Screening
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Collaborative Dementia Care Program and Screening Only for Alzheimer Disease. Completed, enrolled 1,822 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will measure the risks and benefits of early screening of Alzheimer's disease. Early diagnosis through screening may enhance the family member's transition to a family caregiver and reduce caregiver burden by providing an opportunity for the family member to learn about the syndrome, receive interventions, and to prepare for their new care giving role.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Much of the intervention, facilitated by care coordinator, is targeted to co-manage or support the practice behavior of primary care clinicians, enhance self-management skills of both the care-recipient and the informal caregiver, and maximize the coping behavior of the patient and the informal caregiver.
The patients in this group will receive screening for AD coupled with letters sent to the dyads and the primary care PCP informing them of the results of the screening