Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Early detection of cognitive impairment can connect patients with evaluation and treatment sooner, but many screening methods are difficult to incorporate into routine primary care. A study led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Arthur Owora, Ph.D., MPH, evaluated a scalable approach that combines electronic health record data with a brief patient questionnaire to identify patients who may benefit from further cognitive assessment.

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