Healthcare utilisation and economic cost of neurocognitive disorders in Hong Kong community‐dwelling older adults: findings from a population‐based prevalence study
Economic burden of NCDs in Hong Kong is great, reflecting a striking social and care needs particularly in moderate and severe stages. Care planning should prepare for the blowout needs being revealed by hidden cases of NCDs, as well as the diversified needs by patients in different stages and their caregivers.
Authors
- Calvin PW Cheng
- Zhaohua Huo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6895-1449)
- S J Ling
- Sheung Tak Cheng
- Wai Chi Chan
- Linda Lam
- Allen Ting‐chun Lee
- Benjamin HK Yip
- Ada WT Fung
- Frank HY Lai
- Samuel YS Wong
Institutions
- Hong Kong Baptist University (HK)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Northumbria University (GB)
- Education University of Hong Kong (HK)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_102859
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00