Publications by authors named "Andreia F Paiva"
Article Synopsis
- GPs recognize their role in dementia prevention but often don't discuss it with patients, despite being aware of modifiable risk factors.
- They suggest a team-based approach to integrate dementia risk communication into existing health reviews and checks for at-risk individuals.
- Key barriers include time constraints and a lack of education on dementia risks, with 'brain health' being a more favorable term for discussions to alleviate patient anxiety.
: The COVID-19 pandemic is having major adverse consequences for the mental health of individuals worldwide. Alongside the direct impact of the virus on individuals, government responses to tackling its spread, such as quarantine, lockdown, and physical distancing measures, have been found to have a profound impact on mental health. This is manifested in an increased prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Screening and assessment of cognitive changes in adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), mainly Down Syndrome (DS), is crucial to offer appropriate services to their needs. We present a systematic review of the existing instruments assessing dementia, aiming to support researchers and clinicians' best practice.
Methods: Searches were carried out in the databases Web of Science; PubMed; PsycINFO in March 2019 and updated in October 2020.