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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Putignano, Salvatorea; * | Forgione, Luigia | Fusco, Marianob | Giacummo, Attilioa | Magli, Elisab | Marino, Saverioa | Marzano, Raffaeleb | Putignano, Dariaa | Santamaria, Francescoa | Spatarella, Micaelab | Santagada, Vincenzob
Affiliations: [a] Associazione Geriatri Extraospedalieri a favore di Anziani Svantaggiati (A.G.E.A.S.), Naples, Italy | [b] Ordine dei Farmacisti della Provincia di Napoli, Naples, Italy
Correspondence: [*] Correspondence to: Salvatore Putignano, Associazione Geriatri Extra Ospedalieri a favore di anziani svantaggiati (A.G.E.A.S.), Via Michele Tenore 17, Naples, Italy. Tel.: +393208681095; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: Background:Dementia is the fourth leading cause of death in people > 65 years old in western countries. Objective:This cross-sectional assisted survey aimed to evaluate a multidisciplinary team approach of specialists of the Associazione Geriatri Extraospedalieri a favore di Anziani Svantaggiati and pharmacists to facilitate progress in the early identification and management of cognitive decline in patients > 60 years. Methods:A multidisciplinary team conducted this cross-sectional assisted survey. Patients (>60 years) with independent and/or assisted walking, subjective memory impairment, mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who regularly attended pharmacies underwent the survey. An internal medical examination, a cardiovascular visit, and a short neuropsychological evaluation were conducted for each patient. Demographic, anamnestic, and clinical data were collected anonymously. Results:279 eligible patients underwent the screening phase. 44% were overweight, 23% obese and 29% hypertensive. 62% of cases showed alterations of supra-aortic trunk with different percentages of stenosis. The neuropsychological evaluation highlighted that 67% of cases were normal according to age and education level, while 18% were in a state condition of cognitive frailty. Mild/moderate cognitive decline, or probably AD, was identified in 14% of cases. Conclusions:A multidisciplinary collaboration between pharmacists and specialist medical doctors is essential in early identification of prodromal symptoms of cognitive impairment and AD. The Prompt detection of the condition in this group of patients allowed the specialists to recommend in-depth diagnostic tests and follow-up procedures to slow the course of the disease. This would give time to carry out adequate caregiver training.
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive dysfunction, elderly, frail elderly, observational study
DOI: 10.3233/JAD-231295
Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 98, no. 1, pp. 145-150, 2024
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