[Impact of drug-free care in posterior cortical atrophy: Preliminary experience with a psycho-educative program].
BACKGROUND
Criteria for the diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) are well established, but little is known about the impact of drug-free care for patients and caregivers.


METHODS
We designed an adapted and specific psycho-educative program for four patients and their caregivers who participated in six sessions, one every 2 months.


RESULTS
Patients and caregivers improved their knowledge about the PCA syndrome; level of anxiety was slightly reduced among caregivers.


CONCLUSIONS
A specific psycho-educative program can be offered to PCA patients and their caregivers.
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D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy / Q000628:therapy; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D017028:Caregivers; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D013577:Syndrome
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations