Enhancing Early Recognition and Management of Dementia for the Aging Population of Hong Kong – Roles of Primary care providers

Dr Lam, Tai Pong   (Principal Investigator (PI))

Dr Chao Vai Kiong David   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Lam Kwok Fai   (Co-Investigator)

Professor Chan Wai Chi Sally   (Co-Investigator)

Professor Lou Vivian Weiqun   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Chow Wai Man Rudolph   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Chan Hon Wai Felix   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Chiu Ka Chun Patrick   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Chan Wai Chi   (Co-Investigator)

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2021-03-01

2022-02-28

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Enhancing Early Recognition and Management of Dementia for the Aging Population of Hong Kong – Roles of Primary care providers

ageing population, dementia, Dementia Community Support Scheme, medical-social collaboration, primary healthcare

Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Humanities & Social Sciences (H)

2020.A8.099.20D

Public Policy Research Funding Scheme

2020

Completed

1. To understand patients and caregivers’ barriers and enablers to help-seeking for dementia in the primary care setting from early to later stages of dementia 2. To explore the views of PCPs, psycho/geriatricians, social workers, nurses and allied healthcare professionals towards the current modes of medical-social collaboration and recommend improvement strategies for dementia in primary care 3. To explore the views and experiences of the caregivers and health professionals on DCSS. 4. To devise strategies for enhancing the roles of PCPs in early diagnosis and management of dementia, particularly on: 4.1 Service support to PCPs on diagnosing and managing dementia 4.2 Incentives for PCPs to look after patients with dementia 4.3 Designing patients’ management plan in the community with nurses and social workers 4.4 Enhancing support to the caregivers 4.5 The potential role of PCPs in DCSS 4.6 The role of PCPs in identifying reversible conditions to prevent mild cognitive impairment from progressing into dementia