Development of a nomogram model for predicting dementia risk in the older adult population of Weifang, Shandong Province, China: based on the biopsychosocial model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia has emerged as a predominant health challenge. However, there is a notable research gap in the collective screening of dementia risks. Hence, there is a pressing need to formulate a dementia prediction tool tailored to the older adult demographic, enabling the identification of high-risk individuals for dementia.

Methods

From May to October 2023, a multi-stage sampling method was utilized to survey older adult individuals aged 60 and above in Weifang. This study employed the Brief Community Screening Instrument for Dementia (BCSI-D) for the identification of individuals with dementia. We integrated the biopsychosocial model to construct a comprehensive pool of factors influencing dementia. Employing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and

SUBMITTER: Geng P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885151 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature