Computerized decision support is an effective approach to select memory clinic patients for amyloid-PET.

Hanneke F M Rhodius-MeesterIngrid S van MaurikLyduine E CollijAniek M van GilsJuha KoikkalainenAntti TolonenYolande A L PijnenburgJohannes BerkhofFrederik BarkhofElsmarieke Van De GiessenJyrki LötjönenWiesje M van der Flier

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Our computerized data-driven approach selected 21% of memory clinic patients for amyloid-PET, without compromising diagnostic performance. Our work contributes to a cost-effective implementation and could support clinicians in making a balanced decision in ordering additional amyloid PET during the dementia workup.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
computed tomography
pet ct
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
patient reported outcomes