Patient and Care Partner Perspective on Potential Undertreatment of Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment for Cardiovascular Disease.
Jing WangEmilie M BlairJane FormanDarin B ZahuranecBailey K RealeZihao CaoBrenda L PlassmanKathleen A Welsh-BohmerColleen D KollmanDeborah A LevinePublished in: Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society (2024)
This study underscores the pressing need for person-centered communication and involvement of older adults with MCI and their care partners in the decision-making process to ensure that decisions are well-informed, reflecting patients' genuine preferences and values. Addressing these concerns has the potential to substantially enhance the quality of care and treatment outcomes for this vulnerable population, ultimately promoting their overall well-being.
Keyphrases
- mild cognitive impairment
- healthcare
- cardiovascular disease
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- decision making
- cognitive decline
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- pain management
- newly diagnosed
- type diabetes
- affordable care act
- physical activity
- human health
- hepatitis c virus
- middle aged
- chronic pain
- risk assessment
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv infected
- community dwelling