Strengthening and enhancing the utility of a neuropsychological tool for dementia in First Nations People

Commonwealth Department of Health
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This study will strengthen and enhance the utility of the KICA tool, enabling earlier and more effective diagnosis of dementia and mild neurocognitive disorder in older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Firstly, we will review and revise the current KICA tool though collaborative co-design with Elders and clinicians, and research teams who have adapted the KICA in other settings. Next, we will revise and validate a revised KICA tool with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 45 years and above, sampled from 4 different sites across Australia. Lastly, we will co-design training packages and facilitate translation of the revised KICA into policy and practice.

Date

01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Torres Strait Islander;KICA;Screening and Assessment Tool

Funding Body

Commonwealth Department of Health

Amount

158758

Project Team

Rachel Quigley