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Montefiore Health System researchers announced in early June that it has created a three-fold improvement in diagnosing people with dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic/Latino patients.
A June 4th article, “Non-literacy biased, culturally fair cognitive detection tool in primary care patients with cognitive concerns: a randomized controlled trial,” published on the website, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03012-8, outlines the new testing approach called 5-Cog paradigm.
Montefiore officials said the new approach enhances the diagnosis of mild, cognitive impairment and dementia by using a rapid five-minute assessment tailored for primary care settings, which is integrated into electronic medical records and can be administered by staff (no doctors needed).
Officials said according to research, Black and Hispanic/Latino patients have a higher likelihood of missed/delayed dementia diagnosis. They said the latest research can help improve diagnosis rates and more equitable access to care, adding that the 5-Cog paradigm has the potential to transform dementia care delivery and outcomes for underserved populations.
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