A. van der Vorst's scientific contributions

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with cognitive dysfunctions and is an independent risk factor for dementia. A recent study has found the prevalence of PTSD in people with dementia is 4.7%-7.8%. However, little is known about the effectiveness of PTSD treatment for people with dementia. The primary aim of the current study is to...

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... Recognizing PTSD symptoms in dementia may contribute to prognosis, as it can inform us how care should be provided (using a trauma informed approach) and can give an indication for treatment (Couzner et al., 2022). Psychotherapies, for example Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and exposure therapy, can also be efficacious in this group (Driessen et al., 2023;Ruisch et al., 2023). ...