Cognitive Screening Practices Among Rhode Island Physicians
Author Information
Author(s): Lawrence Molly, Howe Matthew, De Vito Alyssa, Eaton Charles, Thompson Louisa
Primary Institution: Brown University
Hypothesis
How do primary care physicians in Rhode Island manage memory concerns and cognitive screening?
Conclusion
Primary care physicians in Rhode Island face significant time constraints that hinder effective cognitive screening and referrals.
Supporting Evidence
- 77.3% of PCPs reported being confident in conducting cognitive assessments.
- The top three screening assessments used were MMSE, MoCA, and MiniCog.
- The most frequently reported barriers to screening included time constraints and managing higher acuity conditions.
Takeaway
Doctors in Rhode Island are trying to check for memory problems in older people, but they often don't have enough time to do it well.
Methodology
A 14-question survey was distributed to assess PCPs' familiarity, frequency of use, confidence, and barriers related to cognitive screening.
Limitations
Data collection is ongoing, and the sample size is relatively small.
Participant Demographics
Primary care physicians in Rhode Island.
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