Cultural inaccuracy: Misidentification of Alzheimer's disease indicators in the American Indian population

Abstract

A systematic review of sources of discrepancy from Alzheimer's disease screening tools as applied to the American Indian/Alaska Natives shows the importance of incorporating cultural sensitive information in the identification of signs and symptoms to improve in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Dayhna Pamela Marti Ojeda

Author Details

Dayhna Pamela Marti Ojeda, BSN, Nursing Department, University Of Puerto Rico, Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Puerto Rico, Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Alzheimer's Disease (AD)/Alzheimer's, American Indian/Alaska Native, Cultural Sensitivity

Recommended Citation

Ojeda, Dayhna Pamela Marti, "Cultural inaccuracy: Misidentification of Alzheimer's disease indicators in the American Indian population" (2017). Convention. 34.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/34

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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