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Smart tool for screening, resource mapping, and increasing awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease among population in Bangladesh
ADCare is an innovative system designed to address the growing concern of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in Bangladesh. By enabling early detection, providing education, and facilitating resource mapping and patient management, ADCare aims to improve the quality of life for those affected by AD. The system is tailored for individuals with limited access to medical services and professionals, as well as physicians and caregivers who can assist in screening and ongoing care.
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- Utilizes a validated screening tool for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease, accessible via a smartphone app.
- Provides comprehensive educational content to increase awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease among the general population.
- Facilitates referral, monitoring, and management of Alzheimer’s patients, connecting users with healthcare professionals and resources.
- Collects data to support future research on Alzheimer’s Disease in the Bangladeshi context, promoting the development of new interventions and caregiver training programs.
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Roy, N., Khan, S. T., Abdullah, K., & Mamun, A. (2021). Screening tools for Alzheimer ’ s disease: A review on the cognitive assessment methods. 1–12 (Under review at Journal of Neurology).
Roy, N., Khan, S. T., Abdullah, K., & Mamun, A. (2021). ADCare: A questionnaire-based screening tool for Alzheimer's disease among the elderly population in Bangladesh. 1–14 ( In Preparation).
Roy, N., Hassan, A.-M., Alom, R., Rajib, M. H. R., & Al-Mamun, K. A. (2020). The Situation of Alzheimer’s Disease in Bangladesh: Facilities, Expertise, and Awareness among General People. Journal of Neurological Disorders, 8(7), 1–7. Journal of Neurological Disorders
Abstract:
The situation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Bangladesh is investigated in this study, which depicted the overall condition in the country to treat AD affected individuals. Our team performed a brief online survey on the institutions and hospitals dealing with the mental health related issues to find expertise among the practitioners on AD. A survey was also done on the syllabus of trained caregivers such as nurses, or any other group of people receiving training on handling AD patients. There are nontrivial issues needed immediate attention from the government such as national policy for senior citizens that have facilities for AD affected people, specific training module to handle AD patients, and specific expertise to treat AD patients. This study also suggests taking initiatives to a broad level to make people aware of this disease, starting with acknowledging AD as a disease rather than being a generalized mental disorder.
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