Cognitive Symptoms Preceding a Diagnosis of Early-Onset Frontotemporal Dementia: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The aim is to explore cognitive symptoms that appear before the diagnosis of early-onset frontotemporal dementia.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature related to early-onset frontotemporal dementia.
• Analyzed cognitive symptoms reported prior to diagnosis.
• Assessed tools and frameworks used in the diagnosis and intervention of EO-FTD.
• Identified a range of cognitive symptoms that often precede EO-FTD diagnosis.
• Emphasized the need for standardized terminology in diagnosing EO-FTD.
• Highlighted the importance of including patient and companion experiences for better diagnosis and intervention.