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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Factors affecting cognitive dysfunction screening for Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes
Heather Cuevas1, Luryn John-Miller2, Julie Zuñiga1
1The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, 1710 Red River, Austin, TX 78712, United States.
Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology
|April 7, 2022
Summary
Cognitive screening for Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes is crucial but often overlooked due to other health concerns and lack of clinic support. Patient involvement in creating educational materials is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes affects cognitive function, particularly in Latinx adults.
- Cognitive impairment screening is vital for early intervention and management.
- Latinx populations face unique barriers to healthcare access and screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify patient, clinician, and clinic factors influencing cognitive problem screening in Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes.
- To understand the perspectives of both patients and healthcare providers on cognitive screening.
- To explore barriers and facilitators for implementing cognitive screening in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods study combining semi-structured interviews with Latinx adults (n=30) and healthcare providers (n=15).
- Thematic analysis of interview data and descriptive statistics from surveys.
- Study conducted in Central Texas, with a focus on Mexican American participants.
Main Results:
- Patients viewed cognitive screening as important but feared dementia diagnosis impacting work.
- Both patients and providers prioritized other health issues, like hyperglycemia, over cognitive screening.
- Providers reported insufficient clinic support and time, relying on patient prompts for screening initiation.
Conclusions:
- Clinics serving Latinx adults must prioritize appropriate care, including cognitive screening.
- Developing educational materials collaboratively with patients is a recommended innovative practice.
- Addressing cultural differences in cognitive screening and dementia resources for Latinx adults is essential.
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