A new national survey of centers for cognitive disorders and dementias in Italy.
Neurol Sci
; 45(2): 525-538, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
A new national survey has been carried out by the Italian Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias (CCDDs). The aim of this new national survey is to provide a comprehensive description of the characteristics, organizational aspects of the CCDDs, and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
A list of all national CCDDs was requested from the delegates of each Italian region. The online questionnaire is divided in two main sections a profile section, containing information on location and accessibility, and a data collection form covering organization, services, treatments, activities, and any service interruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.RESULTS:
In total, 511 out of 534 (96%) facilities completed the profile section, while 450 out of 534 (84%) CCDDs also completed the data collection form. Almost half of the CCDDs (55.1%) operated for 3 or fewer days a week. About one-third of the facilities had at least two professional figures among neurologists, geriatricians and psychiatrists. In 2020, only a third of facilities were open all the time, but in 2021, two-thirds of the facilities were open.CONCLUSION:
This paper provides an update on the current status of CCDDs in Italy, which still shows considerable heterogeneity. The survey revealed a modest improvement in the functioning of CCDDs, although substantial efforts are still required to ensure the diagnosis and care of patients with dementia.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos Cognitivos
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Demência
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Disfunção Cognitiva
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurol Sci
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália