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ArticleNeurodegenerative disease management2025

Experiences of patient and care partner dyads in early Alzheimer's disease: a mixed-method study in the United States.

Lei Lv, Elnara Fazio-Eynullayeva, Paul Mystkowski, Caroline McKay, Tamara Al-Zubeidi, Jordan Miller, Stephanie McKee, Catherine Bottomley, Catherine Floegel, Richard Hyde and 1 more

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Lei LvNovo Nordisk lnc, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA.ORCID 0009-0008-1160-0673
Elnara Fazio-EynullayevaNovo Nordisk lnc, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0594-0275
Paul MystkowskiNovo Nordisk lnc, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA.
Caroline McKayNovo Nordisk lnc, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA.
Tamara Al-ZubeidiConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-1074-544X
Jordan MillerConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2068-5951
Stephanie McKeeConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.ORCID 0009-0003-4429-6675
Catherine BottomleyConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6339-0961
Catherine FloegelConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.
Richard HydeConsulting, Clarivate, London, UK.
Abdalla AlyNovo Nordisk lnc, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7411-894X

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Abstract

aimsUnderstanding the holistic experience of patients with early Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their care partners is important to identify unmet needs. This study aimed to describe and compare patient-care partner dyad experiences and perspectives in early AD. PATIENTS &

methodsExperiences of patients and their care partners (dyads) were explored using a survey, qualitative interviews, and social media listening. Each dyad completed a 25-minute quantitative online survey exploring their perceptions of symptoms, comorbidity impact, financial burden, and preferred treatment characteristics. Data were analyzed descriptively and comparatively.

results150 patient-care partner dyads completed the survey. Patients and care partners frequently reported memory-related issues and cognitive challenges (68% and 77%, respectively); approximately 19% of responses were discordant, with patients often under-reporting symptoms. Managing comorbidities worsened overall well-being of patients (41%) and care partners (40%). Treatments slowing AD progression (patients: 99%; care partners: 96%) and improving symptoms (patients: 95%; care partners: 93%) were important. Approximately 26% of respondents experienced significant negative financial impacts.

conclusionsPatients and care partners perceived early AD impacts similarly whereas some symptoms were perceived differently. There was a shared desire for disease-modifying treatments. Limited financial impact may reflect preserved functionality and limited use of disease-modifying treatments.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCaregiversAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesAlzheimer’s disease symptomscare partnerEarly Alzheimer’s diseasefinancial burdenpatient and care partner dyadstreatment preference

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PMID40763193
PMCPMC12456212

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