Family physician awareness of Charles Bonnet syndrome

Family Practice
Keith D Gordon, Tina Felfeli

Abstract

Charles Bonnet syndrome is characterized by formed visual hallucinations in individuals with vision loss. It is reported that one in five older adults with vision loss suffer from Charles Bonnet syndrome and the suspected lack of awareness amongst family physicians may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. To assess Canadian family physicians' awareness of Charles Bonnet syndrome. We conducted a national perception and practices survey of family physicians across Canada to assess (i) the level of awareness of Charles Bonnet syndrome amongst family physicians; (ii) the frequency of family physicians' encounters with patients with visual hallucinations and (iii) management strategies and referral patterns for patients with Charles Bonnet syndrome presenting to family physicians. Four hundred and ninety-nine family physicians across Canada answered at least one question on the survey. 54.7% indicated they were not at all aware and 19.7% indicated they were slightly aware of Charles Bonnet syndrome. 72.8% of physicians had patients present with visual hallucinations once a year or less often. The frequency of patients seen in practice with visual hallucinations is significantly associated with awareness by physicians of...Continue Reading

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