Early Identification of Cognitive Impairment in Community Environments Through Modeling Subtle Inconsistencies in Questionnaire Responses: Machine Learning Model Development and Validation.

Journal: JMIR formative research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The underdiagnosis of cognitive impairment hinders timely intervention of dementia. Health professionals working in the community play a critical role in the early detection of cognitive impairment, yet still face several challenges such as a lack of suitable tools, necessary training, and potential stigmatization.

Authors

  • Hongxin Gao
    School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.
  • Stefan Schneider
    Center for Self-Report Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Raymond Hernandez
    Center for Self-Report Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Jenny Harris
    School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.
  • Danny Maupin
    School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.
  • Doerte U Junghaenel
    Center for Self-Report Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Arie Kapteyn
    Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Arthur Stone
    Center for Self-Report Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Elizabeth Zelinski
    Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Erik Meijer
    Leiden Academic Centre of Drug Research, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC Leiden, The Netherlands.
  • Pey-Jiuan Lee
    Center for Self-Report Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Bart Orriens
    Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
  • Haomiao Jin
    School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.