Biomedical knowledge of dementia is not enough to counteract its stigma - quantitative research among future medical and social care staff in Poland

CONCLUSIONS: If health-related programs are to be effective, they should provide opportunities for the acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills that also address the stigmatization of people living with dementia. Well-established biomedical knowledge on dementia must be supplemented with a person-centered approach and proper communication skills.PMID:38407168 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2320139

Source: Aging and Mental Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maria B łaszkiewicz Dorota Szcze śniak Marta Ciu łkowicz Krzysztof Kowalski Julia E Rymaszewska Bogna Bartosz Katarzyna Buli ńska Maciej Karczewski Henry Brodaty Joanna Rymaszewska Source Type: research