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Subjective Memory Complaints and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

M. Simoes ,
L.C. Castro ,
O. Ribeiro ,
T. Salgado  and
C. Paz
M. Simoes
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Centro Hospitalar Psiquátrico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
L.C. Castro
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
O. Ribeiro
Affiliation:
Depatment of Psychology, School of Health Sciences of the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
T. Salgado
Affiliation:
Department of Psychogeriatry, Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
C. Paz
Affiliation:
Department of Psychogeriatry, Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

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Background:

Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC) are common in clinical practice. the clinical significance of these subjective complaints among older individuals is not well understood.

Aim:

To study and discuss the association between SMC and MCI, underlining the importance of an adequate clinical assessment of SMC in the elderly.

Methods:

Review of the literature.

Results:

There is no consistent definition of SMC in the literature. Some prospective studies showed an association with objective memory impairments, conceptualizing SMC as a Pre-Mild Cognitive Impairment. SMC are also currently considered to be a core feature of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Cross-sectional studies and longitudinal studies showed conflicting results concerning the association between SMC and MCI.

Discussion:

The understanding of the predictive value of SMC in cognitive decline is still poorly understood. It is important to define criteria aimed to increase specificity of memory complaints, allowing an earlier identification of populations with higher risk of MCI. Future research on this complex association is important to identify SMC individuals at increased risk of conversion to MCI and dementia.

Type
P03-94
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 24 , Issue S1: 17th EPA Congress - Lisbon, Portugal, January 2009, Abstract book , January 2009 , 24-E1093
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2009
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