Awareness of Diagnosis in Persons with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: An Observational Study in Spain.
Alberto Villarejo-GalendeElena García-ArcelayGerard Piñol-RipollAntonio Del Olmo-RodríguezFélix ViñuelaMercè BoadaEmilio Franco-MacíasAlmudena Ibañez de la PeñaMario RiverolAlbert Puig-PijoanPedro Abizanda-SolerRafael ArroyoMiquel Baquero-ToledoInmaculada Feria-VilarMircea BalasaÁngel BerbelEloy Rodríguez-RodríguezAlba Vieira-CamposGuillermo García-RibasSilvia Rodrigo-HerreroAlbert LleóJorge MaurinoPublished in: Neurology and therapy (2022)
Awareness of diagnosis was a common phenomenon in persons with early-stage AD negatively impacting their quality of life. Understanding illness representations in earlier stages may facilitate implementing optimized care that supports improved quality of life and well-being.