Improving Cross‐Cultural Dementia Screening: Evaluating A Pilot Training for Community Health Staff

This pilot training program effectively improved the knowledge, confidence, and awareness of community older adult mental health staff in conducting cross-cultural dementia assessments, highlighting its potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and equity in diverse populations. Future research should investigate the long-term impact of such training on clinical practices and patient outcomes and explore how to integrate ongoing support and hands-on application into training programs.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_096747
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Improving Cross‐Cultural Dementia Screening: Evaluating A Pilot Training for Community Health Staff

Clara Calia, Freddie O'Donald
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Improving Cross‐Cultural Dementia Screening: Evaluating A Pilot Training for Community Health Staff

Clara Calia, Freddie O'Donald
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Abstract

This pilot training program effectively improved the knowledge, confidence, and awareness of community older adult mental health staff in conducting cross-cultural dementia assessments, highlighting its potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and equity in diverse populations. Future research should investigate the long-term impact of such training on clinical practices and patient outcomes and explore how to integrate ongoing support and hands-on application into training programs.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S4)
NHS Tayside (GB), University of Edinburgh (GB)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 34%
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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