Publications by authors named "Sanu Sudhakar"
Pathways to care for people with dementia: An international multicentre study.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how people with dementia navigate different healthcare systems to access specialized care across 15 countries.
- Findings revealed that it took an average of 56 weeks from the first symptoms for patients to see a specialist, with general practitioners being the primary point of access.
- The research highlights significant barriers to care and emphasizes the need for localized strategies to improve dementia care and treatment outcomes.
Context: Mental health disorders are an important factor contributing to the global burden to disease. Less than 1% of the health budgets in 62% of developing nations and 16% of developed nations are spent on mental health services. The availability of mental health rehabilitative services remains minimal.
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