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Amanda Leggett
Researcher at University of Michigan
Publications - 58
Citations - 786
Amanda Leggett is an academic researcher from University of Michigan. The author has contributed to research in topics: Dementia & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 44 publications receiving 547 citations. Previous affiliations of Amanda Leggett include United States Department of Veterans Affairs & Pennsylvania State University.
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Stress and Burden Among Caregivers of Patients with Lewy Body Dementia
TL;DR: These findings highlight burden experiences by caregivers of patients with LBD and the impact of BEPs, ADL assistance, and awareness about LBD on subjective burden.
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Distress Associated with Dementia-Related Psychosis and Agitation in Relation to Healthcare Utilization and Costs
Donovan T. Maust,Helen C. Kales,Ryan J. McCammon,Frederic C. Blow,Amanda Leggett,Kenneth M. Langa +5 more
TL;DR: A high level of informant distress related to participant BPSD, rather than the symptoms themselves, was associated with increased healthcare utilization and costs.
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Residual Effects of Restless Sleep over Depressive Symptoms on Chronic Medical Conditions: Race by Gender Differences
TL;DR: Race by gender heterogeneity in the residual effect of restless sleep over depressive symptoms on CMC over 25 years suggests that comorbid poor sleep and depressive symptoms differently contribute to development of multi-morbidity among subpopulations based on the intersection of race and gender.
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The influence of social factors and health on depressive symptoms and worry: A study of older Vietnamese adults
TL;DR: The high reports of depressive symptoms and worry suggests the need for incorporating mental health screening as part of health programs for older adults in Vietnam, and attention to factors associated with depressive Symptoms and worry may contribute to alleviation of symptoms.
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Major Depression and Subthreshold Depression among Older Adults Receiving Home Care.
TL;DR: Depression affects a substantial proportion of older adults receiving home care and may be inappropriately treated and future research is needed to develop optimal strategies for integrating depression assessment and treatment into home care.