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ArticleAmerican journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias2012

Identification, emotional reactions, and perceived threat to persons with Alzheimer's disease.

Argyroula E Kalaitzaki, Evangellia Kateri, Vassiliki Pattakou-Parasyri

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Article in American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Argyroula E KalaitzakiSocial Work Department, Health and Social Welfare School, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. akalaitzaki@staff.teicrete.gr
Evangellia Kateri
Vassiliki Pattakou-Parasyri
University of Nicosia · CYHellenic Mediterranean University · GR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background/rationaleThe identification of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), the emotional reactions, and the perceived threat to AD were compared across 3 Greek samples: 147 primary care health professionals (PCHPs), 74 health and social service graduate students, and 99 laypersons. Within the group of PCHPs, physicians, nurses, and social workers were compared. The factors associated with emotional reactions were examined. Finally, the Emotional Reactions Scale's (ERS) latent structure was validated.

methodsThe participants were asked to identify the disease of a vignette, respond to the ERS and in 3 indices of perceived threat.

resultsThe PCHPs identified AD equally accurate to laypersons. Students and laypersons reported the most intense emotions. Social workers perceived higher consequences than physicians and nurses. Age, personal experience, education, and perceived concern predicted emotional reactions.

conclusionsFindings underscore the importance of implementing education and training actions to increase AD identification, reduce negative emotions, and further advance care for patients.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAlzheimer DiseaseClinical CompetenceEmotionsFearFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleNursesPhysiciansSocial WorkStudents, Health Occupations

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PMID22930368
PMCPMC10697378
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