Kamal R Mahtani
United Kingdom
Research Article
Attitudes of Danish and UK General Practitioners towards Early Diagnosis and Management of Dementia: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Author(s): Emma Ladds, Sara Ryan and Kamal R MahtaniEmma Ladds, Sara Ryan and Kamal R Mahtani
Background: The United Kingdom [UK] and Denmark have similarly-structured health systems utilizing GPs as the access point to care. In both countries, National Dementia Strategies emphasize the importance of GPs in early diagnosis and management of dementia. A comparison of experiences could identify similarities and differences in the approach to identifying dementia, imparting the diagnosis to the patient and management strategies. These themes could then aid future service development. Method: A defined population-sampling frame and purposive sampling strategy was used to identify 12 UK and Danish GPs. In depth, one-on-one interviews were conducted to ascertain their current practice around diagnosing dementia, informing the patient and managing the condition and their general views towards the disease itself. These were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically for similariti.. View More»
