DIGITAL APPROACHES TO ROUTINE COGNITIVE SCREENING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS
2024
Digital Cognitive Screening for Older Adults
Sample size: 32
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Thompson Louisa, Lawrence Molly, Eaton Charles
Primary Institution: Brown University
Hypothesis
Can well-validated digital assessments improve cognitive screening efficiency and accuracy for older adults in primary care?
Conclusion
Digital cognitive tools show good reliability and validity compared to traditional measures.
Supporting Evidence
- Test-retest reliability for the BOCA was excellent (r =.81).
- 79% of participants preferred to do cognitive screening at home before their appointment.
Takeaway
This study tested new online brain tests for older people and found they work well and are preferred to be done at home.
Methodology
Participants completed two digital cognitive assessments and the MoCA during their primary care visits.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size and preliminary data.
Participant Demographics
54% female and 81% White, ages 55-85.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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