Comparing cognitive assessment service provision between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australians at a metropolitan health service.

Health Promotion Journal of Australia : Official Journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals
Renerus J StolwykJames R Gooden

Abstract

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations are at a significantly higher risk of neurological and cognitive impairment from a range of aetiologies. In order to better identify and support Indigenous Australians with cognitive impairment, culturally appropriate screening, management and referral processes are critical. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of presentations and type of cognitive screening conducted with Indigenous Australians presenting to health services. Hospital data for 30 Indigenous Australians presenting with neurological symptoms to Emergency Departments within a large metropolitan health service were compared with a group of 30 non-Indigenous, Australian-born, English-speaking, age-, gender- and diagnosis-matched individuals. Only two individuals, one from each group, received cognitive screening. This was likely related to a surprisingly large proportion of Indigenous Australians presenting to hospital with headache and migraine. Significantly more Indigenous Australians (36.7%) were consulted by a member of the multidisciplinary team compared to 10% of the non-Indigenous group. No differences in follow-up referrals were observed. Results indicated a lack of cognitive scre...Continue Reading

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