To develop and validate a novel risk stratification score (RSS) for predicting cognitive impairment (CI) risk among middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), aiming to provide a streamlined tool for clinical practice.
Key Findings:
Cognitive impairment was identified in 49.3% of participants.
The RSS demonstrated excellent discrimination with a sensitivity of 63.5% and specificity of 86.8% at an optimal cutoff of 0.3, with an area under the curve of 0.802 indicating strong predictive ability.
The RSS can effectively differentiate between high- and low-risk groups for cognitive impairment.
Interpretation:
The RSS is a promising tool for rapid cognitive impairment risk assessment in primary care, supporting early intervention for middle-aged and older adults with T2DM, which could significantly improve patient outcomes.
Limitations:
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causality.
The sample was drawn from a single polyclinic, which may affect generalizability and introduce selection bias.
Conclusion:
The RSS provides a streamlined alternative for assessing cognitive impairment risk in clinical practice, warranting further longitudinal validation across diverse populations to enhance its applicability.
by Jinghua Zhang, Wilson Wai San Tam, Jinhua Lu, Junjie Chen, Joji Kusuyama, Yanhong Dong, Xin Yi Yap, Wentao Zhou, Na Wang, Hui Nan Yeo, Frena Jia Sy Lee, Vivien Xi Wu
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