@article{ref1,
title="Younger onset dementia: a review of the literature to inform service development",
journal="American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias",
year="2016",
author="Sansoni, Janet and Duncan, Cathy and Grootemaat, Pamela and Capell, Jacquelin and Samsa, Peter and Westera, Anita",
volume="31",
number="8",
pages="693-705",
abstract="This literature review focused on the experience, care, and service requirements of people with younger onset dementia. Systematic searches of 10 relevant bibliographic databases and a rigorous examination of the literature from nonacademic sources were undertaken. Searches identified 304 articles assessed for relevance and level of evidence, of which 74% were academic literature. The review identified the need for (1) more timely and accurate diagnosis and increased support immediately following diagnosis; (2) more individually tailored services addressing life cycle issues; (3) examination of the service needs of those living alone; (4) more systematic evaluation of services and programs; (5) further examination of service utilization, costs of illness, and cost effectiveness; and (6) current Australian clinical surveys to estimate prevalence, incidence, and survival rates. Although previous research has identified important service issues, there is a need for further studies with stronger research designs and consideration of the control of potentially confounding factors.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1533-3175",
doi="10.1177/1533317515619481",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317515619481"
}