Longitudinal Qualitative Analysis of the Role and Perspective of the Care Partner During and Four Weeks Following Disclosure of Amyloid PET Scan Results

Amyloid PET scans allow for the visualization of amyloid plaque in the brain, which, in the context of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), signal heightened risk for progression to Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). Disclosure of such results can profoundly impact patients as well as their family care partners. The purpose of this study was to examine the role and perspectives of family care partners during and after the return of amyloid PET results.