Awareness in severe Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review
Nicholas O’Shaughnessy, Justin Chan, Rohan Bhome, Paul Gallagher, Hengyu Zhang, Linda Clare, Elizabeth L Sampson, Patrick Stone, Jonathan Huntley
Abstract
Awareness is complex, heterogeneous and varies significantly between individuals. Environmental and contextual factors have a significant impact on whether awareness is observed in people with severe AD. Adaptation of the environment has the potential to facilitate the expression of awareness while education of caregivers may increase understanding of people with severe AD and potentially improve the quality of care that is received.
Topics & Concepts
PsycINFOMEDLINEDiseaseAdaptation (eye)PsychologyMedicineAlzheimer's diseaseInternal medicineLawPolitical scienceNeuroscienceDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchAlzheimer's disease research and treatmentsFunctional Brain Connectivity Studies