Assessing the impact of pre-assessment counselling on fear of dementia

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Does the experience of undergoing Pre-Assessment Counselling (PAC) have a positive effect upon fear of dementia, anxiety and depression?

• IRAS ID

  323154

• Contact name

  Stephen Badham

• Contact email

  stephen.badham@ntu.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Nottingham Trent University

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 0 months, 29 days

• Research summary

  The research will assess the effectiveness of the pre-assessment counselling (PAC) appointment at informing patients about dementia and alleviating fears and anxiety in relation to diagnosis. This will be achieved by assessing patients’ fears and attitudes towards dementia before and after PAC. Understanding how and why PAC is useful and effective in reducing stigma and anxiety surrounding dementia will facilitate mental health and wellbeing for dementia patients and their carers. We aim to build a standard of best practice for dementia diagnosis counselling, similar to established counselling related to HIV diagnosis.

• REC name

  London - South East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  23/LO/0206

• Date of REC Opinion

  15 Mar 2023

• REC opinion

  Unfavourable Opinion