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Objective: To develop a classification framework based on random forest (RF) modeling to outline the declarative memory profile of patients with panic disorder (PD) compared to a healthy control sample. Methods: We developed RF models to classify the declarative memory profile of PD patients in comparison to a healthy control sample using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). For this study, a total of 299 patients with PD living in the city of Rio de Janeiro (70.9% females, age 39.9 ± 7.3 years old) were recruited through clinician referrals or self/family referrals. Results: Our RF models successfully predicted declarative memory profiles in patients with PD based on RAVLT scores (lowest area under the curve [AUC] of 0.979, for classification; highest root mean squared percentage [RMSPE] of 17.2%, for regression) using relatively bias-free clinical data, such as sex, age, and body mass index (BMI). Conclusions: Our findings also suggested that BMI, used as a proxy for diet and exercises habits, plays an important role in declarative memory. Our framework can be extended and used as a prospective tool to classify and examine associations between clinical features and declarative memory in PD patients.
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Abstract Objetive: With the global population aging, there is a growing need for home-based care to meet the health needs of the elderly. However, the quality of care provided to the aged population is now arguably a significant challenge for most healthcare systems worldwide. Methods: The present review included 13 original studies on home care and its effects on dementia patients, describing how patient care and adequate treatment can be collaborative for their improvement, for case management, and optimizing pain control and specificities. Results: Among the findings, it was evidenced that the environment impacts the form of care, once being at home can improve communication and global monitoring of dementia patients. Conclusion: In addition to the results analyzed in this review, there is a need for future, well-designed studies on the different aspects of home care, highlighting the importance of evaluating the type of care for each patient in the quest to optimize the care.
RESUMO Objetivo: Com o envelhecimento da população mundial, há uma necessidade crescente de cuidados domiciliares para atender às necessidades de saúde dos idosos. No entanto, a qualidade dos cuidados prestados à população idosa é hoje indiscutivelmente um grande desafio para a maioria dos sistemas de saúde em todo o mundo. Métodos: A presente revisão incluiu 13 estudos originais sobre cuidados domiciliares e seus efeitos em pacientes com demência, descrevendo como o cuidado e o tratamento adequado do paciente podem ser colaborativos para sua melhora, para o gerenciamento de casos e a otimização do controle de sua dor e especificidades. Resultados: Entre os achados, evidenciou-se que o ambiente impacta a forma de atendimento, pois estar em casa pode melhorar a comunicação e o acompanhamento global dos pacientes em quadro demencial. Conclusão: Além dos resultados analisados nesta revisão, há a necessidade de futuros estudos bem elaborados sobre os diferentes aspectos da atenção domiciliar, destacando a importância de avaliar o tipo de cuidado de cada paciente na busca de otimizar o cuidado.