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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Standard diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease (AD) are lacking in China.
  • Existing international criteria lead to high rates of missed diagnoses due to translation and cultural discrepancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically study cognitive, behavioral, functional, and general assessment techniques for dementia screening and diagnosis in China.
  • To establish a dementia screening and assessment framework tailored to the Chinese population.

Main Methods:

  • Applied principles of semantic, content, and performance equivalence.
  • Utilized methods including two-way translation, content conversion, and performance evaluation.
  • Conducted systematic reviews and group consensus to develop a clinical framework.

Main Results:

  • Established a dementia screening and assessment framework for clinical practice in China.
  • Improved the early diagnosis rate of dementia within the Chinese population.
  • Gained acceptance from both domestic and international academic institutions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework is significant for the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia in China.
  • Addressing cultural and linguistic factors is crucial for accurate dementia diagnosis.
  • The study provides a culturally adapted approach to dementia assessment.