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Alzheimer Disease
Research data from University of Pittsburgh, Nursing Department update understanding of Alzheimer disease
September 1st, 2008
In this recent article published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To examine the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of written advance planning among patients with or at risk for dementia-imposed decisional incapacity. Retrospective, cross-sectional. University-based memory disorders clinic." "Persons with a consensus-based diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (N = 112), probable or possible Alzheimer disease (AD; N = 549), and nondemented comparison subjects (N = 84). N/A. Semistructured interviews to assess durable power of attorney (DPOA) and living will (LW) status upon initial...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2008-09-01)
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