Alzheimer's & Dementia
Remote thinking tests linked to slightly higher scores
Telephone and video visits were associated with slightly higher thinking-test scores than in-person visits, with standardized differences of 0.21 to 0.26.Telephone and video visits were associated with slightly higher thinking-test scores than in-person visits, with standardized differences of 0.21 to 0.26.
Cohort · 13,219 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied13,219 adults aged ≥65 years, against in-person visits
What changedThinking test scores were approximately 0.5 points higher during remote visits than in-person visits
The catchUnmeasured sensory impairment and technology literacy could affect both remote participation and test scores