The effects of dependence and function on costs of care for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment in Ireland.

P, Gillespie; E, O'Shea; J, Cullinan; L, Lacey; D, Gallagher; Mhaolain A, Ni

doi:10.1002/gps.3819

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The effects of dependence and function on costs of care for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment in Ireland.

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Gillespie P

O'Shea E

Cullinan J

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>To explore the incremental effects of patient dependence and function on costs of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Ireland.<h4>Methods</h4>Cost analysis based on reported resource use for a cross-section of 100 communit...

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