Population Health & Cognition: Neuropsychologists at the Forefront
1 FREE CE for NAN Members! Neuropsychology has historically been troubled by long wait lists and lengthy evaluations, limiting the relevance of the field when the public and healthcare providers do not have ready access to this crucial service. Adopting a population health informed approach pulls together many important aspects of neuropsychological research over the past decade (e.g., normal variability, team based care, cognition as a biomarker, etc.) while also creating opportunities to embrace prevention, promotion, and equitable access. Through this work, neuropsychologists will continue to be challenged in ensuring that their evaluations are culturally and linguistically equitable, taking a more global perspective to cognitive health.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation the learner will be able to:
- Define population health, describing two core tenets and distinguishing this model from public health.
- Discuss two strategies to improve access and identity research that supports adapting clinical practice to meet the needs of population.
- Identify emerging global trends in population health, but also how neuropsychologists can better ensure equity within their individual practices.
Instruction Level: Introductory
Target Audience: Neuropsychologists and Trainees
Presented by:
Robert Fallows, PsyD, ABPP
Medical Director – Behavioral Health & Neuropsychology | Samaritan Medical Group
Margaret Lanca, PhD
Director of Adult Neuropsychology and Psychological Testing and Training, Cambridge Health Alliance
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School