Can a computer tool help families plan care for loved ones with memory loss?
NCT ID NCT06509373
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a tool inside a patient portal could help people with mild memory problems discuss and document their future healthcare wishes. Researchers enrolled 300 older adults with cognitive impairment who had a patient portal account. The goal was to see if people would use the tool and if it led to more advance care planning discussions with their doctors.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States