Title | Measurement differences in the assessment of functional limitations for cognitive impairment classification across geographic locations. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2023 |
Authors | Nichols, E, Ng, DK, Hayat, S, Langa, KM, Lee, J, Steptoe, A, Deal, JA, Gross, AL |
Journal | Alzheimers Dement |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 2218-2225 |
Date Published | 2023 May |
ISSN Number | 1552-5279 |
Keywords | Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Cognitive Dysfunction, Dementia, England, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: The measurement of dementia in cross-national contexts relies on the assessment of functional limitations. We aimed to evaluate the performance of survey items on functional limitations across culturally diverse geographic settings. METHODS: We used data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol Surveys (HCAP) in five countries (total N = 11,250) to quantify associations between items on functional limitations and cognitive impairment. RESULTS: Many items performed better in the United States and England compared to South Africa, India, and Mexico. Items on the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia (CSID) had the least variability across countries (SD = 0.73 vs. 0.92 [Blessed] and 0.98 [Jorm IQCODE]), but also the weakest associations with cognitive impairment (median odds ratio [OR] = 2.23 vs. 3.01 [Blessed] and 2.75 [Jorm IQCODE]). DISCUSSION: Differences in cultural norms for reporting functional limitations likely influences performance of items on functional limitations and may affect the interpretation of results from substantive studies. HIGHLIGHTS: There was substantial cross-country variation in item performance. Items from the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia (CSID) had less cross-country variability but lower performance. There was more variability in performance of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) compared to activities of daily living (ADL) items. Variability in cultural expectations of older adults should be taken into account. Results highlight the need for novel approaches to assessing functional limitations. |
DOI | 10.1002/alz.12994 |
Citation Key | 13190 |
PubMed ID | 36807779 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC10182237 |
Grant List | R01 AG018016 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K01AG050699 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States U01AG064948 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K01 AG050699 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States T32AG000247 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01 AG030153 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States 2RO1AG030153 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States F31 AG074599 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States 1F31AG074599 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States U01 AG064948 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R24 AG065182 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States T32 AG000247 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K01AG054693 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K01 AG054693 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01 AG051125 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01 AG054066 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01 AG017644 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01AG051125 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States U01 AG058499 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States RF1 AG055273 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States RF1AG055273 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States |