Table 6 Potential clinical implications based on output from PENSIEVE-AI

From: PENSIEVE-AI a brief cognitive test to detect cognitive impairment across diverse literacy

Output from PENSIEVE-AI

Risk communication

Potential implications

Less likely to have CI

<10% chance to have CI

• Repeat the test after a longer time interval (e.g. in 3–5 years)

Higher risk of CI

~25–40% chance to have CI

• Consult a physician if concerned about cognition

• Repeat the test in 1 year

Likely to have CIa

>85% chance to have CI

• Referral to memory clinic for further assessment and management

  1. CI cognitive impairment.
  2. aThis category captures most of the individuals with dementia, and can be the main focus in communities that are primarily interested in detecting dementia.
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