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The Aging Population and Dementia: The Need for Comprehensive Palliative Care
Jessica Marsigit, Valentine Natasya Moenardi, Rudi Putranto, Hamzah Shatri, Vinandia Irvianita, Edward Faisal. Acta medica Indonesiana, 2025-01-01
Topic: Risk, prevention and care in population studies
Dementia is a progressive condition that gradually impairs cognitive function, memory, and daily living skills. This disease not only impacts the individual but also has significant consequences for their families and caregivers. The global prevalence of dementia is on the rise, including in Indonesia. It's estimated that approximately 1.2 million people in Indonesia are currently living with dementia, a number projected to quadruple by 2050. Patients with dementia often experience a range of symptoms and complications, including pain, difficulty eating, shortness of breath, and susceptibility to infections. For those in advanced stages of the disease, family and caregivers play a crucial role in their well-being. However, this role can be emotionally taxing, making support essential. Palliative care offers a promising approach to enhancing the quality of life for both dementia patients and their families. By prioritizing symptom management, psychological support, and respecting patient autonomy, palliative care can help alleviate suffering and promote well-being throughout the disease's progression.
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APA 7th
Marsigit, J., Moenardi, V. N., Putranto, R., Shatri, H., Irvianita, V., & Faisal, E. (2025). The Aging Population and Dementia: The Need for Comprehensive Palliative Care. Acta medica Indonesiana.
Vancouver
Marsigit J, Moenardi VN, Putranto R, Shatri H, Irvianita V, Faisal E. The Aging Population and Dementia: The Need for Comprehensive Palliative Care. Acta medica Indonesiana. 2025. PMID: 40263673.
BibTeX
@article{marsigit2025-40263673,
author = {Marsigit, Jessica and Moenardi, Valentine Natasya and Putranto, Rudi and Shatri, Hamzah and Irvianita, Vinandia and Faisal, Edward},
title = {{The Aging Population and Dementia: The Need for Comprehensive Palliative Care}},
journal = {Acta medica Indonesiana},
year = {2025},
pmid = {40263673}
}
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Key findings
- This disease not only impacts the individual but also has significant consequences for their families and caregivers.
Why it matters
This overview says dementia is progressive and affects not only the individual but also families and caregivers, and that about 1.2 million people in Indonesia currently live with dementia. It argues that palliative care, by prioritizing symptom management, psychological support, and respect for patient autonomy, can help alleviate suffering and promote well-being.
Study details
- Evidence strengthLow
How this study scored 27/100
Published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scored zero for study design, sample size, effect reported, studied in people and randomised / blinded because the record does not state it.
| Component | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Journal tier | 7 / 10 | Tier 3 — peer-reviewed journal (Acta medica Indonesiana) |
| Journal's citation record | 0 / 4 | Acta medica Indonesiana: journal h-index 32 (OpenAlex, 2026-10-29) |
| Study design | 0 / 12 | No study design recorded — scores zero, not guessed (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Strength of evidence | 1 / 5 | Rated “low” in our summary |
| Peer-review validation | 10 / 10 | Peer-reviewed. Published as an article in a named peer-reviewed journal. |
| How recent | 4 / 5 | 2025 — within 3 year(s) of the newest study here |
| Sample size | 0 / 4 | Participant count not stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Effect reported | 0 / 3 | No effect size reported — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Studied in people | 0 / 3 | Not stated whether this was studied in people — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Randomised / blinded | 0 / 2 | No randomisation or blinding stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Times cited | 0 / 7 | Cited 0 times (OpenAlex, 2026-10-10) |
| Citations per year | 0 / 5 | 0.0 citations a year over 3 year(s) since 2025 |
| Impact for its field and year | 0 / 6 | Cited 0.0× the average for papers of its field and year (OpenAlex FWCI) |
| Cited by studies here | 0 / 6 | No other study in this library cites it |
| Still being cited | 0 / 4 | Cited 0 times in 2024–2026 (2026 still in progress; OpenAlex) |
| Senior author's track record | 0 / 4 | Last-listed author Edward Faisal: h-index 4 (OpenAlex, whole career) |
| Institution's track record | 0 / 3 | University of Indonesia: institution h-index 267 (OpenAlex) |
| Multi-centre collaboration | 1 / 3 | OpenAlex lists 2 institution(s) in 1 country |
| Indexed in PubMed | 2 / 2 | Indexed in PubMed (PMID 40263673) |
| Free to read | 2 / 2 | Free to read |
| Total | 27 / 100 | — |
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