to evaluate the feasibility and usability of a brief dementia screening instrument for primary care setting
ID
Source
Brief title
Condition
- Dementia and amnestic conditions
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The usability and feasibility of the RUDAS. Specific outcomes are duration of
the test, ease of use, interpretation of the test, barriers and stimulators of
the test and feasibility and recommendations for further use and
implementation.
Secondary outcome
Not applicable
Background summary
The incidence of dementia among older immigrants (with a Turkish, Moroccan or
Surinamese background) will increase substantially the next years. There is a
clear need for a diagnostic screening instrument for dementia in primary care
for patients who are illiterate or low-literate.
Study objective
to evaluate the feasibility and usability of a brief dementia screening
instrument for primary care setting
Study design
Observational cohort study and qualitative study (focus group)
Study burden and risks
There is a risk for psychological harm as participation of the study might
cause uncertainty about the test result and a potentially confrontation with
the diagnosis of a profoundly life changing condition with great impact on
wellbeing and family. However, participation is voluntary and early detection
of dementia is critical for the purpose of differential diagnosis, secondary
prevention and psychosocial intervention and understanding from the significant
others and family. The diagnosis often results in better and more personalized
care for the patient which will improve quality of life.
Meibergdreef 9
Amsterdam 1105 AZ
NL
Meibergdreef 9
Amsterdam 1105 AZ
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1. Patients older than 55 years with a Turkish, Moroccan or Surinamese background with suspected dementia. We deliberately chose the age older than 55 years because first generation immigrants are more vulnerable on a younger age compared to indigenous people.
2. Willing and able to give written informed consent (IC)
4. Mentally competent with respect to participation with the study
Exclusion criteria
1. Previous enrolment in the study.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL62036.018.17 |