Aim
This project aims to develop a novel primary care screening tool, the Ageing Well Tool, to detect common mental disorders and risk factors for dementia, such as depression, social isolation and cardiovascular risk in older adults. Following screening, GPs may plan some evidence-based risk reduction strategies with patients as needed.
What’s involved?
The cluster randomised clinical trial will involve GPs and practice nurse(s) completing training on the study methods, identifying suitable patients, facilitating the collection of patient data against a range of risk factors and completing data about eligible patients three times over a 12-month period.
Who will be screened?
Patients must be 60-70 years old. Participants with dementia or cognitive decline or living in a residential aged care facility will be excluded.
Want more information?
Check out the trial website: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/centres/lifespan-health-and-wellbeing/our-projects/cognitive-health-and-dementia/ageing-well-tool-in-general-practice
How can you get involved?
Please contact ageing.well@mq.edu.au for further information if you want to be involved.