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Case Reports
. 2021 Sep 7:14:621-625.
doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S321244. eCollection 2021.

Difficulties with Workplace Support for a Patient with Frontotemporal Dementia: A Case Report

Mika Kumai  1   2 , Keiichi Kumai  3 , Kei Nakamura  3 , Shigeo Kinomura  4 , Kenichi Meguro  2   3   5
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Difficulties with Workplace Support for a Patient with Frontotemporal Dementia: A Case Report

Mika Kumai et al. Int Med Case Rep J. .

Abstract

A 59-year-old, right-handed woman made many mistakes in her job in a pharmacy, despite having considerable experience working in this setting. She had a can-do attitude, but also showed no sign of remorse when she failed. Other staff grew impatient with her and she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia based on clinical and brain imaging findings. After diagnosis, other staff understood that the disease was the cause of her difficulties, and her work tasks and hours were changed to fit with her stereotypical behavior. This support in the workplace made it possible for her to continue her job.

Keywords: dementia; frontotemporal dementia; workspace support.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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eZIS imaging findings for the subject.
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