Table 3 Information needs classified according to severity of dementia
Author(reference), year | Severity of dementia | Information needs |
|---|---|---|
Edelman [46], 2006 | Mostly mild | 1. Identifying and understanding dementia 2. Experimental drugs 3. Current dementia medication 4. Genetic aspects of the disease 5. Current research on dementia 6. Where and how to use services/help available |
Hirakawa [7], 2011 | Mostly mild | 1. General information on dementia 2. First aid and medical information 3. How to care for the patient 4. When to transfer patient to hospital 5. How to apply for care programs |
de Jong [45], 2009 | Mostly moderate - severe | 1. General information on dementia 2. Identifying and understanding dementia 3. Dementia prognosis 4. How to deal with patient’s behaviour 5. Safety issues 6. Medical information 7. Where and how to use services/help available |
Rosa [32], 2010 | Mostly moderate - severe | 1. General information on dementia 2. Identifying and understanding dementia 3. Current dementia medication 4. How to deal with patient’s behaviour 5. How to apply for care programs 6. Where and how to use services/help available 7. Financial help and services |