Name of Fellow

    Dr Lisa Kalisch Ellett

    Institution

    Funder

    NHMRC

    Contact information of fellow

    Country

    Australia

    Title of project/programme

    Medicine-associated dementia and cognitive impairment: identifying the problem, reducing the harm

    Source of funding information

    NHMRC

    Total sum awarded (Euro)

    € 339,880

    Start date of award

    01/01/16

    Total duration of award in years

    5.0

    The project/programme is most relevant to:

    Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

    Keywords

    health promotion | adverse effects | quality use | pharmacoepidemiology | dementia

    Research Abstract

    Several studies have shown an association between use of anticholinergic or sedative medicines and increased risk of dementia. Questions remain about whether these medicines cause dementia (or are just used by people already at risk), whether or not cognitive function improves if the medicines are stopped or if the dose is reduced, and the characteristics of patients most likely to use these medicines. This program of research aims to answer these questions.

Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
Database Categories: N/A
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