Living with mild cognitive impairment: the patient's and carer's experience.

摘要: Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a relatively common condition and rates of diagnosis are likely to increase in the near future. Little known about experiences patients with MCI their carers nor most appropriate interventions support this group.Methods: The existing literature on topic up July 2011 was identified via systematic searches Embase Medline databases, Cochrane Library relevant sections National Electronic for Health. main search term “mild impairment” used combination other terms. reference lists reviewed articles were also examined any additional papers significance. Papers by method those deemed included review.Results: Twenty-one suitable inclusion review, small number. studies suggest that face variety practical emotional challenges. No interventional have been undertaken, but authors observational suggested provision information, psychosocial strategies enhance patient interaction social contacts.Conclusions: results significant challenges both carers. Further work required order establish best way help meet these