Understanding illness awareness in Alzheimer’s disease: a qualitative study with patient–caregiver dyads in Colombia
Understanding the cultural and interpersonal dimensions of illness awareness offers critical insights for the design of interventions that address absence of awareness with sensitivity and compassion. Recognizing how awareness is formed, preserved, or lost can inform more person-centered approaches to care.
Authors
- Carlos Andrés Vélez Yepes
- Claudia Cristina Ferreira Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3183-6970)
- Claudia Madrigal
- David Aguillón
- Ivana Markova
- Jenny García
- Margarita Giraldo
Institutions
- University of Hull (GB)
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe (CO)
- Hull York Medical School (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2026.1742428
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
- Universidad de Antioquia
- Instituto Colombiano de Crédito Educativo y Estudios Técnicos en el Exterior