Stigma Hinders Dementia Diagnosis and Trials
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Brain health panel discussion on dementia stigma
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Story of claim
Stigma around dementia prevents individuals from seeking diagnosis and participating in trials, particularly affecting African-American communities.
- Goal: Reduce stigma to increase diagnosis rates and trial participation.
- Proof: Stigma leads to reluctance in diagnosis and fewer trial participants, hindering scientific progress.
- Nuances:
- Physicians reluctant to give a dementia diagnosis
- Fewer people of color participate in clinical trials
- Impact on Life: Reducing stigma could lead to earlier interventions and more inclusive trial data, potentially improving outcomes and support systems.
Investments
- Price: Community outreach programs
- Time: Ongoing societal and community efforts
- Effort: Requires changing societal perceptions and increasing awareness
Risks
Continued stigma may prevent timely diagnosis and limit access to emerging treatments.
Alternatives
- Community education programs
- Increased diversity in clinical trials
Get Started 🚀
- Engage in community education to raise awareness about dementia
- Encourage open discussions about dementia diagnosis
- Promote diversity in clinical trial participation
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