Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study
Abstract BackgroundSubjective cognitive concerns (SCCs) may be among the earliest clinical symptoms of dementia. There is growing interest in applying a mobile app–based cognitive assessment to remotely screen for cognitive status in preclinical dementia, but the relationship...
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Abstract
BackgroundSubjective cognitive concerns (SCCs) may be among the earliest clinical symptoms of dementia. There is growing interest in applying a mobile app–based cognitive assessment to remotely screen for cognitive status in preclinical dementia, but the relationship between SCC and relevant mobile assessment metrics is uncertain.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to characterize the relationship between SCC and adherence, satisfaction, and performance on mobile app assessments in cognitively unimpaired older adults.
MethodsParticipants (N=122; Meanageeducation
ResultsSCC was not associated with app satisfaction or protocol motivation, but it was significantly associated with lower rates of protocol adherence (ß=−.20, PP
ConclusionsSCCs are associated with worse overall memory performance on mobile app assessments, patterns of cognitive inefficiency (variable working memory), and mildly diminished adherence across an 8-day assessment period. Findings suggest that mobile app assessments may be sensitive to subtle cognitive changes, with important implications for early detection and treatment for individuals at risk for dementia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-41f4be9d0b2e4f79804fb5848a2c36082025-02-11T16:01:21ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Aging2561-76052025-02-018e64033e6403310.2196/64033Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational StudyCaroline O Nesterhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-2494-2786Alyssa N De Vitohttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4078-3869Sarah Prietohttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-5697-3010Zachary J Kunickihttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3466-7589Jennifer Strengerhttp://orcid.org/0009-0009-8776-0531Karra D Harringtonhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-9230-2978Nelson Roquehttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-1184-202XMartin J Sliwinskihttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9611-7558Laura A Rabinhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-8898-1514Louisa I Thompsonhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-7231-870X Abstract BackgroundSubjective cognitive concerns (SCCs) may be among the earliest clinical symptoms of dementia. There is growing interest in applying a mobile app–based cognitive assessment to remotely screen for cognitive status in preclinical dementia, but the relationship between SCC and relevant mobile assessment metrics is uncertain. ObjectiveThis study aimed to characterize the relationship between SCC and adherence, satisfaction, and performance on mobile app assessments in cognitively unimpaired older adults. MethodsParticipants (N=122; Meanageeducation ResultsSCC was not associated with app satisfaction or protocol motivation, but it was significantly associated with lower rates of protocol adherence (ß=−.20, PP ConclusionsSCCs are associated with worse overall memory performance on mobile app assessments, patterns of cognitive inefficiency (variable working memory), and mildly diminished adherence across an 8-day assessment period. Findings suggest that mobile app assessments may be sensitive to subtle cognitive changes, with important implications for early detection and treatment for individuals at risk for dementia.https://aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e64033 |
| spellingShingle | Caroline O Nester Alyssa N De Vito Sarah Prieto Zachary J Kunicki Jennifer Strenger Karra D Harrington Nelson Roque Martin J Sliwinski Laura A Rabin Louisa I Thompson Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study JMIR Aging |
| title | Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study |
| title_full | Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study |
| title_fullStr | Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study |
| title_short | Association of Subjective Cognitive Concerns With Performance on Mobile App–Based Cognitive Assessment in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: Observational Study |
| title_sort | association of subjective cognitive concerns with performance on mobile app based cognitive assessment in cognitively normal older adults observational study |
| url | https://aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e64033 |
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