Patient Perspectives about Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review.

CONCLUSIONS: Patient and care partner perspectives were affected by the quality of information and support provided, possibly influenced by clinicians' understanding of the concept. Personal perceptions and experiences, living circumstance and coping styles also shaped experiences of being informed.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Clinicians should develop their understanding of MCI to deliver clear information to patients and consider the necessity of applying the label. Offering support tailored to patients' specific needs may improve perceptions about the label's utility, whilst aiding coping and adjustment.
PMID: 32819218 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Gerontologist - August 22, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Clin Gerontol Source Type: research