ArticleJournal of public health research2021
Awareness of dementia risk reduction among current and future healthcare professionals: A survey study.
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- Knowledge and perception of dementia risk and protective factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2026Pooled it
- Towards specialized dementia risk reduction services for those with first cognitive symptoms: A mixed-method study into risk awareness, needs, and preferences among individuals with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment from memory clinic and community settings and memory clinic professionals.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2026Article
- Involving Societal Stakeholders in Dementia Risk Reduction: An Explorative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Evaluation of a public awareness campaign for dementia risk reduction in the Netherlands: a mixed methods study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- "The missing link": utility of brain health dashboards in supporting healthy ageing in primary care.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Article
- Awareness and knowledge of dementia risk reduction among current and future health professionals: A survey study.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
- Systemic determinants of brain health in ageing.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2024Review
- How might secondary dementia prevention programs work in practice: a pre-implementation study of the APPLE-Tree program.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Multidomain Dementia Risk Reduction in Primary Care is Feasible: A Proof-of-concept study.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2024Article
- Awareness of dementia risk factors among healthcare professionals at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar: a cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Applications and implicit assumptions in dementia risk scores: A scoping review of the LIBRA score.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reportsReview
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Abstract
backgroundThe total number of people affected by dementia worldwide is increasing rapidly. Recent studies provided evidence for the contribution of modifiable risk and protective factors to dementia risk. Although healthcare professionals could play an essential role in informing the general public about the relationship between lifestyle and dementia, it is unclear what they know about this relationship. Therefore, this study assesses the awareness of dementia risk reduction among current and future healthcare professionals. DESIGN AND
methodsAn online survey was carried out among 182 healthcare students from Maastricht University and 20 general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses in Limburg, The Netherlands. The survey assessed the knowledge about risk and protective factors of dementia and identified needs, wishes and barriers concerning dementia risk reduction strategies.
resultsThe majority of current (75.0%) and future (81.9%) healthcare professionals indicated that dementia risk reduction is possible. Among students, awareness of cardiovascular risk factors of dementia (e.g., coronary heart disease (44.5%), hypertension (53.8%)) was low. Most participants (>70.0%) would like to receive more information about dementia risk reduction.
conclusionsThe majority of current and future healthcare professionals were aware of the relationship between lifestyle and dementia risk. However, there are still substantial gaps in knowledge regarding individual dementia risk factors. Given the essential role of healthcare professionals in providing lifestyle advice, there is a need to increase awareness by providing educational programs focused on dementia risk reduction.
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