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