Cognitive Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment: Clinician Perspectives on Current Practices and Future Directions.

Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
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Abstract

 This study surveyed 51 specialist clinicians for their views on existing cognitive screening tests for mild cognitive impairment and their opinions about a hypothetical remote screener driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Responses revealed significant concerns regarding the sensitivity, specificity, and time taken to administer current tests, along with a general willingness to consider adopting telephone-based screening driven by AI. Findings highlight the need to design screeners that address the challenges of recognizing the earliest stages of cognitive decline and that prioritize not only accuracy but also stakeholder input.

Authors

  • Catherine Diaz-Asper
    Department of Psychology & Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, USA.
  • Chelsea Chandler
    Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO.
  • Brita Elvevåg
    Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway.