Creating a tool to identify mild cognitive impairment and early dementia in home healthcare patients
Development of a Screening Algorithm for Timely Identification of Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Dementia in Home Healthcare
This study is working on a new tool to help home healthcare providers spot early signs of mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia, so that patients can get the care they need more quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11130068 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a screening algorithm to help identify patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia (ED) in home healthcare settings. It aims to overcome barriers to timely diagnosis by utilizing data from electronic health records and audio recordings of patient-clinician interactions. By analyzing this data, the research seeks to create an effective tool that can assist healthcare providers in recognizing early symptoms of cognitive decline. The ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes by ensuring that those affected receive appropriate care sooner.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly patients receiving home healthcare who may be experiencing early signs of cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced dementia or those not receiving home healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for patients with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, significantly improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using data-driven approaches for early diagnosis of cognitive impairments, indicating that this method could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zolnoori, Maryam — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Zolnoori, Maryam
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.