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Using self-administered cognitive test in primary care offices increased early diagnosis of cognitive disorders by six times

Study finds the SAGE test can be used in tight time constraints of routine appointments to improve timely diagnosis and treatment

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Douglas Scharre, MD, discusses the results of a cognitive test with a patient at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Douglas Scharre, MD, discusses the results of a cognitive test with a patient at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A new study finds using the self-administered test in primary care offices increased early diagnosis of cognitive disorders by six times, allowing treatment to start sooner.

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Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Journal

Frontiers in Medicine

DOI

10.3389/fmed.2024.1353104

Method of Research

Randomized controlled/clinical trial

Subject of Research

People

Article Title

Self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) aids early detection of cognitive impairment at primary care provider visits

Article Publication Date

13-Jun-2024

COI Statement

The Ohio State University holds the copyright for the SAGE test. SAGE was developed by Douglas Scharre, MD, at Ohio State University and is freely available. This research only evaluated SAGE in its paper form. The digital version of SAGE made for tablet use is commercially available at: BrainTest.com through a license agreement with Ohio State University. Douglas Scharre, MD, is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of BrainTest Inc. SEZC.

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