A5071784521- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Family Support in Illness
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2020-2023
Abstract Older adults are often underrepresented in clinical research, even though older major consumers of novel therapies. We present themes and recommendations from the 2021 "Inclusion Adults Clinical Research" Workshop, convened by Translational Science Award (CTSA) Inclusion as a Model for Special Populations Workgroup Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN). The goal this workshop was to develop strategies assist research community increasing inclusion research. Major identified...
The growing homebound population may particularly benefit from video telehealth. However, some patients do not have the ability or resources to successfully use this modality. This report presents experience of a large urban home-based primary care program disseminating cellular-enabled tablets with basic instruction subset its who would otherwise had engage in Program goals included: increasing number able encounters and leveraging technology help achieve greater equity. While 123 received...
Objective: In New York City in 2020 the pandemic shut down in-person research. Icahn School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center transitioned longitudinal evaluations from to telephone enhance equity access. We assessed diverse research participants’ and clinical coordinators’ (CRC) satisfaction with remote evaluation examined sociodemographic, cognitive, behavioral factors that might impact satisfaction. Methods: Data collected: 241 participants Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) =...
Abstract Introduction This pilot study aims to explore the psychometric properties of Cognitive Function Instrument (CFI) as a measure subjective cognitive complaints (SCC) and its performance in distinguishing mild impairment (MCI) from normal control (NC) compared an objective screen (Montreal Assessment [MoCA]). Methods One hundred ninety‐four community‐dwelling non‐demented older adults with racial/ethnic diversity were included. Unidimensionality internal consistency CFI examined using...
Abstract INTRODUCTION Little work has compared the effectiveness of using multiple types memory tests alone or in combination to distinguish dementia severity diverse research cohorts including Black individuals and Spanish speakers. Here we evaluate word list paragraph recall cognitively normal, mild impaired, those with Alzheimer's disease cohorts. METHODS Using Uniform Data Set (UDS) site‐specific supplemental data, logistic regression models receiver operating characteristic–area under...
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study describes the performance of Multilingual Naming Test (MINT) by Chinese American older adults who are monolingual speakers. An attempt was also made to identify items that could introduce bias and warrant attention in future investigation. Methods: The MINT administered 67 as part standard dementia evaluation at Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Icahn School Medicine Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York, USA. A diagnosis normal cognition ( n = 38), mild...
Abstract Background Caregivers are at increased risk for psychological distress and social isolation. The COVID‐19 pandemic presents extra challenges caregivers of research participants. Method Using NACC’s caregiver COVID survey as a model, we developed 25‐item questionnaire with Likert‐type questions concerning the pandemic’s impact on caregiving, emotional/cognitive health participant, willingness to participate in research. Data was collected summer 2021, responses focused 3/2020‐3/2021....
Abstract Background Data collection by smartphone is becoming more widespread in healthcare research. Previous studies reported racial/ethnical differences the use of digital health technology. However, cross‐language group comparison (Chinese‐ and English‐speaking older adults) were not performed these studies. This project will expand to technology diverse populations with a focus on Chinese American adults who are monolingual Chinese‐speakers. Method The Alzheimer’s Disease Research...
Abstract Background Research increasingly suggests that subjective cognitive complaints (SCC) in cognitively healthy older adults may be a harbinger of decline and dementia. However, there is virtually no investigation on SCC across language groups (English Chinese). This study examines Chinese American who are monolingual speakers. population has high risk being misdiagnosed with loss dementia due to cultural barriers. Method The Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Icahn School Medicine Mount...
Abstract Background To compare rates of amyloid positivity in non‐Hispanic whites with diverse cohorts including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and other research participants. Methods Participants were enrolled the ADRC, completed Unified Data Set (UDS) underwent imaging (2011‐2019). Racial ethnic origin was self‐reported. Referral source study enrollment recorded. Amyloid images received a clinical read by neuro‐radiologist who blinded to patient characteristics used determine status, regardless...
Abstract Background Prior research reported word list is more sensitive to changes early in the Alzheimer’s disease process. However, there limited investigation into ethnic level differences between memory tests. This project examines: (Black/African American) and testing language (Spanish) paragraph recall distinguish dementia severity, added benefit of using both Method Baseline UDS site‐specific supplemental participant data collected at Icahn School Medicine Mount Sinai’s Disease...
Abstract Background MyChart, a mechanism for sharing personal health information and communication among patients healthcare providers is well received but underutilized by older adults, especially those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Difficulty using or accessing technology coupled rapid changes in portals may negatively impact patient’s ability to effectively manage their concerns. We report the initial phase of study adults focus groups 1) determine nature user difficulties...
Background: Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias are a population in need support as they vulnerable to emotional, physical, mental exhaustion associated caregiver burnout. While CDC guidelines state that social distancing is the greatest protective factor, it can already exacerbate feelings isolation stress. Technology offers opportunity maximize socialization access healthcare; however, research shows digital platforms most underutilized by older lower...
During the spring of 2020, New York was overwhelmed by COVID-19 and older adults as well ethnic minorities were disproportionately affected. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) located in East Harlem City, serves a predominantly low income, Latinx community. It imperative to gauge impact on our diverse group adult research participants.Participants enrolled ADRC with Clinical Dementia Rating Scale 0 (75%) or .5 (24%) completed evaluations between May December 2020 for National...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai began conducting evaluations for National Coordinating Uniform Data Set (NACC UDS) by telephone in March 2020. The ADRC designed a survey evaluate participant and research coordinator satisfaction with evaluations.Following UDS evaluations, participants rated their on 5 items: voice quality telephone, respect privacy, degree comfort using confidence that information...
Developing a workforce to best engage the breadth of community in aging research requires highly trained individuals engaged and trusted by underrepresented groups (URGs) scientists community. Researchers need better understand how with communities as partners develop proposals recruitment strategies that motivate sustain diverse participants. We report on initial phase dual-site R-24 (AG065163) 1) Community Research Liaison (CRL) job description 2) stakeholders identifying candidates 3)...