Dementia Education & Participation in Research

A survey of physicians in Southeastern Michigan was mailed to assess:

1. attitudes toward the referral of patients with dementia for participation in research
2. educational needs related to the clinical assessment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. 

Project-related publications:

Connell, C. M., Boise, L., Stuckey, J. C., Holmes, S. B., & Hudson, M. L. (2004). Attitudes toward the diagnosis and disclosure of dementia among family caregivers and primary care physicians. The Gerontologist, 44, 500-8.

For more information, please contact Center Associate Director, Cathleen Connell at cathleen@umich.edu