A new national survey of centers for cognitive disorders and dementias in Italy
- Autori: Bacigalupo I.; Giaquinto F.; Salvi E.; Carnevale G.; Vaccaro R.; Matascioli F.; Remoli G.; Vanacore N.; Lorenzini P.; Arabia G.; Amorosi A.; Bargagli A.M.; Bartorelli L.; Basso C.; Berardinelli M.; Bernardi M.P.; Bianchi C.B.N.A.; Blandi L.; Boschi F.; Bruni A.C.; Caci A.; Caffarra P.; Canevelli M.; Capasso A.; Cipollari S.; Cozzari M.; Di Costanzo A.; Di Fiandra T.; Di Palma A.; Fabbo A.; Francescone F.; Gabelli C.; Gainotti S.; Galeotti F.; Gambina G.; Gasparini M.; Giannini M.A.; Gilli M.; Giordano M.; Greco A.; Guaita A.; Izzicupo F.; Landoni F.; Lidonnici E.; Locuratolo N.; Logroscino G.; Lombardi A.; Losito G.; Lubian F.; Lupinetti M.C.; Madrigali S.; Marra C.; Masera F.; Massaia M.; Mastromattei A.; Matera A.; Matera M.; Mazzoleni F.; Melani C.; Meloni S.; Memeo E.; Musso M.; Notarelli A.; Onofrj M.; Palummeri E.; Panetta V.; Petrini C.; Piccoli T.; Pirani A.; Piras S.; Porro G.; Possenti M.; Rendina E.; Riolo A.; Riva L.; Santini S.; Scalmana S.; Scarpelli N.; Secreto P.; Seganfreddo M.; Sensi S.; Severino C.; Spadin P.; Spallino P.; Spinelli A.L.; Stracciari A.; Trabucchi M.; Zaccardi A.; Accardo E.; Ahmad O.; Ajena D.; Alba G.; Albanese A.; Albergati A.; Alessandria M.; Alfieri P.; Alimenti M.; Aliprandi A.; Altavilla R.; Amarù S.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2023
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/625454
Abstract
IntroductionA new national survey has been carried out by the Italian Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias (CCDDs). The aim of this new national survey is to provide a comprehensive description of the characteristics, organizational aspects of the CCDDs, and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsA list of all national CCDDs was requested from the delegates of each Italian region. The online questionnaire is divided in two main sections: a profile section, containing information on location and accessibility, and a data collection form covering organization, services, treatments, activities, and any service interruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.ResultsIn total, 511 out of 534 (96%) facilities completed the profile section, while 450 out of 534 (84%) CCDDs also completed the data collection form. Almost half of the CCDDs (55.1%) operated for 3 or fewer days a week. About one-third of the facilities had at least two professional figures among neurologists, geriatricians and psychiatrists. In 2020, only a third of facilities were open all the time, but in 2021, two-thirds of the facilities were open.ConclusionThis paper provides an update on the current status of CCDDs in Italy, which still shows considerable heterogeneity. The survey revealed a modest improvement in the functioning of CCDDs, although substantial efforts are still required to ensure the diagnosis and care of patients with dementia.