A STATEWIDE PROGRAM FOR SCREENING FOR DEMENTIA IN MEDI-CAL PRIMARY CARE IN CALIFORNIA: DEMENTIA CARE AWARE
2024
Dementia Screening Program in California
Sample size: 4000
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chodos Anna
Primary Institution: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can a statewide program effectively implement dementia screening in primary care settings?
Conclusion
The program successfully trained 4000 providers in dementia screening across California.
Supporting Evidence
- The program trained 4000 providers in dementia screening within two years.
- Implementation occurred in two public health systems in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- The program included the development of a cognitive health assessment with experts.
Takeaway
In California, doctors are learning how to check for dementia to help older people get the care they need.
Methodology
The program involved training primary care providers and developing a cognitive health assessment.
Limitations
Challenges in primary care implementation were noted but not detailed.
Participant Demographics
Older beneficiaries of Medi-Cal in California.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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