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Table 4 Physician practice patterns at 1 year post-training a

From: Improving dementia diagnosis and management in primary care: a cohort study of the impact of a training and support program on physician competency, practice patterns, and community linkages

Changes in dementia screening and assessment practices

% Reporting

Has who you screen for cognitive impairment changed since attending the dementia training? (N = 15)

47

Has how you administer cognitive screenings or assessments changed since attending the dementia training? (N = 15)

87

Dementia Care Coordination

Is there a designated staff member in your office that helps coordinate care for people with dementia? (N = 15)

46

If yes, did that person attend the training? (N = 7)

100

Physician Partnership and Communication with Project C.A.R.E.

In the past 6 months, have you made a referral to Project C.A.R.E.? (N = 15)

93

If yes, have you ever received feedback regarding a Project C.A.R.E. referral from the family consultant? (N = 14)

86

Have you ever received feedback regarding a Project C.A.R.E. referral from the family receiving services? (N = 14)

86

  1. aOnly the 15 Region G physicians received these questions at 1 year.