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Should we screen aging physicians for cognitive decline?
Shilnikova, Natalia; Momoli, Franco; Taher, Mohamed Kadry; Go, Jennifer; McDowell, Ian; Cashman, Neil; Terrell, Rowan; Iscan Insel, Elvin; Beach, Jeremy; Kain, Nicole; Krewski, Daniel.
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  • Shilnikova N; Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Momoli F; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Taher MK; Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Go J; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • McDowell I; McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Cashman N; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Terrell R; School of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Iscan Insel E; Risk Sciences International, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Beach J; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Kain N; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Krewski D; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Aging Ment Health ; 28(2): 207-226, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37691440
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To synthesize evidence relevant for informed decisions concerning cognitive testing of older physicians.

METHODS:

Relevant literature was systematically searched in Medline, EMBASE, PsycInfo, and ERIC, with key findings abstracted and synthesized.

RESULTS:

Cognitive abilities of physicians may decline in an age range where they are still practicing. Physician competence and clinical performance may also decline with age. Cognitive scores are lower in physicians referred for assessment because of competency or performance concerns. Many physicians do not accurately self-assess and continue to practice despite declining quality of care; however, perceived cognitive decline, although not an accurate indicator of ability, may accelerate physicians' decision to retire. Physicians are reluctant to report colleagues' cognitive problems. Several issues should be considered in implementing cognitive screening. Most cognitive assessment tools lack normative data for physicians. Scientific evidence linking cognitive test results with physician performance is limited. There is no known level of cognitive decline at which a doctor is no longer fit to practice. Finally, relevant domains of cognitive ability vary across medical specialties.

CONCLUSION:

Physician cognitive decline may impact clinical performance. If cognitive assessment of older physicians is to be implemented, it should consider challenges of cognitive test result interpretation.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Médicos / Disfunción Cognitiva Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Aging Ment Health Asunto de la revista: GERIATRIA / PSICOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Médicos / Disfunción Cognitiva Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Aging Ment Health Asunto de la revista: GERIATRIA / PSICOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá