Computerized cognitive performance assessments in the Brooklyn Cognitive Impairments in Health Disparities Pilot Study.
Alzheimers Dement
; 15(11): 1420-1426, 2019 11.
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| ID: mdl-31753288
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Detecting cognitive impairment in diverse, health disparities communities is an urgent health care priority.METHODS:
The Brooklyn Cognitive Impairments in Health Disparities Pilot Study investigated quantitative aspects and liking of a computerized cognitive performance assessment, Cognigram, among individuals ≥ 40 years in traditional and nontraditional primary care settings.RESULTS:
Cognigram was piloted in the Emergency Department, Family Medicine, and Geriatric Psychiatry clinics 58 adults (23 men, 35 women), 67.9 ± 9.8 years (range 43-91), completed the Cognigram and 5-item liking survey. The observed liking range was 2 to maximum score 5 (67% scored 4-5; no sex or age differences).DISCUSSION:
The Cognigram was well liked in waiting rooms of primary care settings. Assistance from a trained adult and clinic endorsement were keys to success. How the Cognigram performs in a geographically compact, population-dense global setting, such as Brooklyn with high vascular disease risk and a plethora of health disparities, is being tested.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Computadores
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Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde
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Disfunção Cognitiva
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Testes Neuropsicológicos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Alzheimers Dement
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos