Adapting Dementia Screening Tools for Indigenous Populations
Author Information
Author(s): Melissa Blind, Sheamus Cavanaugh, Nathania Tsosie, Carrie Trojanczyk, Nickolas Lambrou, Carey Gleason, Tassy Parker, Kristen Jacklin
Hypothesis
Can a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit be developed and validated for Indigenous populations in the US?
Conclusion
The study aims to create a single set of dementia assessment tools through intercultural consensus among Indigenous populations.
Supporting Evidence
- Existing dementia assessment tools are not validated for Indigenous populations.
- The AMICA project aims to create a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit.
- Assessment adaptation will focus on several existing cognitive assessments.
- The study employs a community-based participatory research approach.
Takeaway
This study is trying to make better tests for dementia that work for Indigenous people by getting input from different communities.
Methodology
The study uses a community-based participatory research approach and engages Tribal and community collaborators.
Participant Demographics
Indigenous populations including the Red Lake Nation, urban Indigenous population in Albuquerque, and the Oneida Nation.
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