Publications by authors named "P Alexopoulos"
Background: The role of primary healthcare is pivotal in the management of the surge of dementia prevalence particularly in low-resource areas. In this study, two telehealth-based memory clinics in primary healthcare operating within the frames of the INTegRated InterveNtion of pSychogerIatric Care (INTRINSIC) are presented.
Methods: The first clinic, which is led by a general practitioner, operates at a primary healthcare center in a semi-mountainous area and closely collaborates with the geriatric psychiatry outpatient clinic of the Patras University General Hospital via a telehealth medicine platform.
Physical Activity Component of the Greek Interventional Geriatric Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (GINGER): Protocol Development and Feasibility Study.
Evdokia Billis Eftychia Nastou Sofia Lampropoulou Maria Tsekoura Eleni Dimakopoulou Panagiotis Alexopoulos
Healthcare (Basel)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) face a higher risk of developing dementia, and the GINGER initiative presents a multicomponent lifestyle intervention approach that includes exercise as a key component for prevention and management.
- The exercise protocol designed for GINGER targets adults over 55 with SCD and involves a structured program of aerobic, strengthening, balance, and dual-task exercises, delivered three times a week, both in group sessions and at home.
- The implementation of this exercise protocol was found to be feasible and reliable, showing good adherence and user satisfaction, along with notable improvements in physical health outcomes among participants.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the microstructure of the lamina cribrosa (LC) in nonhuman primates with glaucoma, focusing on how it differs in those with naturally occurring disease compared to controls.
- Researchers used advanced imaging (OCT scans) to analyze the optic nerve head and select specific eyes based on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFL-T).
- Key findings show that glaucoma-affected eyes had thinner RNFL-T and smaller pore diameters in the LC, indicating potential structural changes associated with the disease.
Article Synopsis
- Brain health is influenced by various factors, including physical health, environment, social connections, and access to healthcare, making it a complex area for decision-making.
- Values-based practice (VBP) is introduced as a method to navigate conflicting interests among diverse stakeholders and promotes democratic participation in decision-making.
- Successful implementation of VBP requires adherence to overarching values like mutual respect, autonomy, and equality, ensuring that all stakeholders feel valued throughout the process.