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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published on: January 11, 2020
[Needs of Patients with Mild Cognitive Disorders in a Specialist Practice]
Jens Bohlken1,2, Anika Rädke3, Thomas Kohlmann4
1Praxis für Neurologie und Psychiatrie, Berlin.
Objective:
To describe the needs of care for patients with mild cognitive impairment (PmMCI).
Methods:
Survey of 51 PmMCI in a specialist care practice. Questionnaire based on the CANE assessment scale. Control variables among others are MMST and GDS.
Results:
35 % or 8 % experienced memory disorder as moderate or severe and 27 % or 8 % felt impaired frequently or continuous in everyday life. Over 70 % were in a balanced mood despite the memory problems. Physician-related expectations: follow-up (96 %), dementia risk assessment (73 %), memory training (55 %), drug treatment (33 %). Drug-related expectations: appreciable effect (41 %), willingness to endure side effects (29 %), preference for herbal medication (59 %). Non-drug therapy expectations: athletic activation (63 %), memory training (51 %) and nutritional counselling (37 %). The desire for psychotherapeutic discussions (27 %) was associated with higher depression levels of GDS.
Conclusion:
PmMCI experienced memory disorder as a burden and impairment. They expected diagnostic and therapeutic support. PmMCI with depressive symptoms expected psychotherapeutic treatment.
Insights
Patients with mild cognitive impairment (PmMCI) find memory loss burdensome and seek diagnostic and therapeutic support. Those with depression particularly desire psychotherapeutic interventions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects a significant portion of the aging population.
- Understanding the care needs of patients with mild cognitive impairment (PmMCI) is crucial for effective management.
- PmMCI often presents with subjective memory complaints and functional difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the specific care requirements and expectations of patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
- To identify patient-driven priorities for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in PmMCI.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 51 patients with PmMCI attending a specialist care practice.
- The CANE assessment scale was utilized to gather data on care needs.
- Mini-Mental State Test (MMST) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were employed as control variables.
Main Results:
- A substantial percentage of PmMCI reported moderate to severe memory issues and frequent daily life impairments.
- Over 70% maintained a balanced mood despite cognitive challenges.
- Key expectations included physician follow-up (96%), dementia risk assessment (73%), memory training (55%), and drug treatment (33%).
- Patients desired treatments with appreciable effects (41%), were willing to tolerate side effects (29%), and showed a preference for herbal medications (59%).
- Non-drug therapies such as athletic activation (63%), memory training (51%), and nutritional counseling (37%) were highly sought.
- A desire for psychotherapy (27%) correlated with higher depression scores (GDS).
Conclusions:
- PmMCI perceive memory disorders as a significant burden impacting daily functioning.
- Patients actively expect comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic support tailored to their needs.
- Individuals with PmMCI experiencing depressive symptoms specifically express a need for psychotherapeutic interventions.
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