The Italian Validation of the Anosognosia Questionnaire for Dementia in Alzheimer's Disease

This study aims to validate this instrument in an European context, in particular in an Italian sample. In a multicenter project (Verona, Padova, and Trapani), 130 patients with AD and their caregivers participated in the study. Psychometric characteristics of AQ-D are confirmed indicating that the scale permits the early identification of anosognosia and the correct care management of patients. Indeed, anosognosia results to be present also in patients with very mild AD (moderate: 44.44%; mild: 47.17%; and very mild: 23.73%). Moreover, the results indicate that deficits in awareness may vary in severity and that different types of anosognosia may be identified.

Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - August 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gambina, G., Valbusa, V., Corsi, N., Ferrari, F., Sala, F., Broggio, E., Condoleo, M. T., Surdo, V., Errera, P., Cagnin, A. C., Moretto, G., Moro, V. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research