Document Type
Article
Version Deposited
Published Version
Publication Date
11-17-2023
Publication Title
Frontiers in Psychology
DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1280593
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Screening for neurocognitive impairment and psychological distress in ambulatory primary and specialty care medical settings is an increasing necessity. The Core Cognitive Evaluation™ (CCE) is administered/scored using an iPad, requires approximately 8 min, assesses 3- word free recall and clock drawing to command and copy, asks questions about lifestyle and health, and queries for psychological distress. This information is linked with patients' self- reported concerns about memory and their cardiovascular risks.
METHODS: A total of 199 ambulatory patients were screened with the CCE as part of their routine medical care. The CCE provides several summary indices, and scores on 44 individual digital clock variables across command and copy tests conditions.
RESULTS: Subjective memory concerns were endorsed by 41% of participants. Approximately 31% of participants reported psychological distress involving loneliness, anxiety, or depression. Patients with self-reported memory concerns scored lower on a combined delay 3- word/ clock drawing index (
DISCUSSION: The CCE is a powerful neurocognitive assessment tool that is sensitive to patient's subjective concerns about possible decline in memory, mood symptoms, possible cognitive impairment, and cardiovascular risk. iPad administration ensures total reliability for test administration and scoring. The CCE is easily deployable in outpatient ambulatory primary care settings.
Recommended Citation
Libon, David J; Matusz, Emily Frances; Cosentino, Stephanie; Price, Catherine C; Swenson, Rod; Vermeulen, Meagan; Ginsberg, Terrie Beth; Okoli-Umeweni, Adaora Obiageli; Powell, Leonard; Nagele, Robert; Tobyne, Sean; Gomes-Osman, Joyce Rios; and Pascual-Leone, Alvaro, "Using Digital Assessment Technology to Detect Neuropsychological Problems in Primary Care Settings" (2023). Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Scholarship. 198.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/som_facpub/198
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Published Citation
Libon DJ, Matusz EF, Cosentino S, et al. Using digital assessment technology to detect neuropsychological problems in primary care settings. Front Psychol. 2023;14:1280593. Published 2023 Nov 17. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1280593
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