Dementia diagnosis inequality between high‐income countries and Brazil: how challenging the diagnosis can be
The survey highlights significant heterogeneity and gaps in dementia diagnostic process in Brazil. Clinical and cognitive assessment dominate the diagnostic practice, contrasting with the latest criteria emphasizing biomarkers. Efforts to harmonize dementia diagnostic practices, standardize data collection and expand access to advanced diagnostic tools will enhance the dementia care landscape.
Authors
- Elisa de Paula
- Isabela Resende Silva
- Bruno Diógenes Iepsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6828-9600)
- Mari Nilva Maia da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2053-0020)
- Breno José Alencar Pires Barbosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4333-2024)
- Sônia Maria Dozzi Brucki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8303-6732)
- França Resende
- Wyllians Vendramini Borelli
- Vinícius Ribeiro Jeunon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2356-2951)
- Pedro Henrique Dutra Corrêa
- Leonardo Cruz de Souza
- Adalberto Studart Neto
- Raphael Machado Castilhos
- Jose Wagner Leonel Tavares‐Júnior
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (BR)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Ceará (BR)
- Universidade de Fortaleza (BR)
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (BR)
- Hospital São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_105881
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00