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Technology access and preferences for remote assessments at Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As Alzheimer's disease and related dementias studies incorporate remote assessments, people at higher risk, such as individuals from minority racial and ethnic groups, may be disadvantaged due to imbalances in access. METHODS: Using data from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set, logistic regression models using generalized estimating equations with a random effect for study site were used to test the association of race and ethnicity, education, and their interactions with technology preferences and internet access. RESULTS: A total of 3,803 participants across 17 ADRCs (mean age 73.3 years [standard deviation [SD] = 9.9], education 16.4 years [SD = 2.7], 79% non-Hispanic White) were included. The effect of education on internet access via desktop, laptop computer, and tablet was greater in non-White participants than in non-Hispanic White participants. A similar pattern was observed for interest in using devices for study visits. DISCUSSION: Education may have a role in racial and ethnic differences in technological access and preferences.

Source: Alzheimer s & Dementia

DOI: 10.1002/alz.71467

Authors: Carol K. Chan, Kathleen A. Lane, Sujuan Gao, Omolola A. Adeoye‐Olatunde, Patrick Shih, David K. Johnson, Andrew J. Saykin, Sophia Wang

Institutions: Cleveland Clinic, Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Medicine, Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,200

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Awards: G1058046096, G1075639496, G120189231, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, G2190936067, G2419901189, G2622865600, 1Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, G4429651648, Vanderbilt Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, G9000044512, G9000056371, G9000082286, G9000331231, G9000332211, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Yale Alzheimer Disease Research Center, UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center P30, Joint Estimate Diffusion Imaging (JEDI) for improved Tissue Characterization and Neural Connectivity in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease, Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (KU ADRC), Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, New Approaches to Dementia Heterogeneity, Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, New Mexico Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Duke/UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, UAB Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, NORTHWESTERN Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Penn Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (MADRC), South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Center, Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of California, Irvine, Rush Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

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