The Role of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as a Risk Factor for Dementia: A Meta-Analysis

Demi C. D, Chris M. Hoeboer, Theresia M. Farrell, Colton S. Rippey, Cristina N. Pinheiro, Sjacko Sobczak, Miranda Olff, Stephanie Henderson, Kay Deckers, Karen A. Lawrence, Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands, Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Mondriaan Mental Health Centre, The Netherlands, Research Center Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences , ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, The Netherlands, Medical Center Library, University of Kentucky, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute , Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology

Published online on March 30, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundDementia is a growing global health concern, particularly among individuals with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which may be a potential risk factor. However, the effects of moderating factors remain unclear.PurposeThis study aims to ...