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Differentiating Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body, and Parkinson Dementia Using DSM-5

2014; Elsevier BV; Volume: 10; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.01.002

1878-058X

Colette Walter, Nancy E. Edwards, Rosanne Griggs, Karen S. Yehle,

Mental Health and Psychiatry

Dementia is a growing problem with global, social, and financial repercussions. Early screening, diagnosis, education, planning, and treatment of dementia in primary care may reduce this burden. Presently, dementia is often diagnosed relatively late in the disease process, resulting in greater financial and caregiver burden. Primary care providers are often most likely to encounter patients with cognitive impairment early. The new guidelines outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition are presented to promote annual screening and early diagnosis of mild cognitive deficits by primary care providers.