Prevalence and Incidence of Dementia for Schizophrenia and Other Primary Psychotic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Asia Pac PsychiatrySep 1, 2026
Mengyi Gao, Minxiu Ji, Caidi Zhang et al.
✦ AI-curated · Sources linked
In 30 seconds
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence and incidence of dementia among older adults with psychotic disorders. The study found a pooled dementia prevalence of 24.3% (95% CI: 20.5%-28.5%) in this population, highlighting significant variability in rates due to various factors. The findings underscore the need for further population-based research.
Key findings
- The pooled prevalence of dementia in older adults with psychotic disorders was 24.3%.
- Heterogeneity in dementia rates was influenced by prevalence types, settings, geographical regions, and age.
- Dementia incidence rates varied widely among individuals with psychotic disorders.
Why it matters
Understanding the prevalence and incidence of dementia in individuals with psychotic disorders is crucial for clinicians to anticipate and manage the cognitive health of this vulnerable population effectively.