Eficacia del tratamiento de demencia valorado por la progresión evolutiva en pacientes geriátricos de la consulta externa del Instituto de Neurociencias durante el periodo enero 2016 a junio del 2017.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the efficacy of Dementia treatment in patients who come to the Institute of Neurosciences and identify the progression progressi on every time they have gone to the outpatient service. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study was conducted in the Neurosciences Institute, in a period of 18 months between January 1, 2016 and June 31, 2017. The sample consisted of 128 adult patients, using the selection of patients diagnosed with Dementia at a certain time. Results: There is a higher rate of dementia in women, with Alzheimer's being the most prevalent. Family history and comorbidities are important factors not only in the establishment of dementia as such but also influential in the progression. Conclusion: Adequate treatment does not improve the progression of the disease but decreases the speed of the same in patients with immediate establishment after the diagnosis of dementia.