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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published on: January 11, 2020
Willingness to be screened and tested for cognitive impairment: cross-cultural comparison
Christine L Williams1, Ruth M Tappen, Monica Rosselli
1Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA. cwill154@fau.edu
Objective:
The purpose was to describe (a) individuals' reasons for participating in cognitive screening and (b) reasons to pursue testing after screening across 4 ethnic groups: African American, Afro-Caribbean, European American, and Hispanic American.
Methods:
Prior to memory screening, 119 adults were interviewed regarding their thoughts about memory screening and follow-up testing. Interviews were coded and differences between ethnic groups were compared.
Results:
More African Americans and European Americans were concerned about their memory. More Hispanic Americans planned to seek professional help if needed. Hispanic Americans were most optimistic about treatment.
Conclusions:
Future research is needed to better understand cultural factors that influence older adults' willingness to be screened for cognitive impairment and to pursue follow-up testing when recommended.
