…results are therefore typically reviewed visually to ensure quality. There is however no standard, validated protocol available to perform this visual quality control (QC). We propose here a standardized QC…
…assessments for patients with cognitive impairment. Convergence of data across the clinical interview, reliable and brief remote cognitive tests, and remote neurological exam increase confidence in clinical interpretation and diagnosis….
…along the spectrum of cognitive functioning (44% no cognitive impairment at baseline). A frailty index was computed in each dataset. Frailty indices, neuropsychological tests (including measures of processing speed, episodic,…
…for risk stratification of patients with MCI can substantially reduce the need for confirmatory testing while accurately classifying patients, offering a cost-effective strategy to detect AD in memory clinic settings….
Abstract Objective Many people living in long-term care homes (LTCH) experience changes in behaviour termed the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The valid and reliable assessment of BPSD…
…the distribution of age adjusted polygenic hazard scores. Conclusions This fully remote study provides an accessible approach to research with all study activities being completed in the participants’ home environment….
…usage among persons with dementia compared to without dementia were greatest in the year before and year after diagnosis. In the year before diagnosis, specialist visits were 59.7% higher (p<0.001)…
…Canada, and provides a brief, multi-domain cognitive assessment in English and Anishinaabemowin. Methods Using community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods, we assessed the CICA for inter-rater and test–retest reliability in 15…