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Screening for Cognitive Decline by Lay Navigators: A Scoping Review
Ishan C Williams1, Crystal D Chu1, Dorothy Coker2
1University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Summary
Lay navigators can effectively screen for cognitive decline in primary care, improving patient support and education. This approach facilitates earlier detection and treatment, especially for high-risk populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Urgent need for innovative cognitive decline screening methods to enhance early detection and treatment access.
- Focus on high-risk populations facing increased morbidity and mortality.
- Primary care settings are critical for early intervention.
Approach:
- Scoping review utilizing Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
- Inclusion of English-language research articles published after 2010.
- Analysis of ten selected research articles.
Key Points:
- Lay navigators effectively screen for common memory problems.
- Lay navigators provide essential support for patients and caregivers.
- Standardized education delivery by lay navigators is feasible.
Conclusions:
- Integrating lay navigators into cognitive screening can improve early access to treatment.
- Addresses existing healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations.
- Widespread adoption and further research can enhance early detection and treatment in primary care.
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