Derivation of Indices of Cognitive Change Among Hispanic Adults and Elders
Derivation of Indices of Cognitive Change Among Hispanic Adults and Elders
Kevin Duff,Justin B. Miller,2 Authors,S. O'Bryant
TLDR
In this longitudinal study of cognitive change in Hispanic and non-Hispanic older adults who were cognitively unimpaired, standardized regression-based models were influenced by multiple demographic variables, including race and ethnicity.
Abstract
Key Points Question Are race and ethnicity important predictors in determining the significance of cognitive change over time among older adults? Findings In this prognostic study of 799 cognitively unimpaired older adults who were seen at 2 time points 24 months apart, race and ethnicity were significantly associated with change over time for 10 of 13 commonly used cognitive tests. Meaning These findings suggest that demographic factors, including race and ethnicity, provided prognostic value in determining how an individual’s cognitive test scores can change over time and need to be considered in settings designed to assess for change in cognitive test performance.