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ArticleJMIR formative research2024

Exploring the Perspectives of Older Adults on a Digital Brain Health Platform Using Natural Language Processing: Cohort Study.

Huitong Ding, Katherine Gifford, Ludy C Shih, Kristi Ho, Salman Rahman, Akwaugo Igwe, Spencer Low, Zachary Popp, Edward Searls, Zexu Li and 7 more

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Huitong DingDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6495-3087
Katherine GiffordDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6232-9408
Ludy C ShihBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-6590-8365
Kristi HoDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-2576-9831
Salman RahmanDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0009-5225-3150
Akwaugo IgweDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0006-1267-8478
Spencer LowDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-1841-6701
Zachary PoppDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0001-7935-5300
Edward SearlsDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0004-8678-8392
Zexu LiDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0008-3838-4480
Sanskruti MadanDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0002-2834-6364
Alexa BurkDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0009-0006-1545-5456
Phillip H HwangDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6780-6808
Ileana De Anda-DuranSchool of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-3629-9465
Vijaya B KolachalamaDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-5312-8644
Rhoda AuDepartment of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-7742-4491
Honghuang LinDepartment of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-3043-3942

Funding

TBDU19AG068753 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI Lindsay A. Farrer · 2020 to 2026
$42.4M
Validating novel sleep sensors and devices in older adults with Alzheimer's diseaseP30AG073107 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST · PI Benjamin M. Marlin · 2021 to 2026
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Neuropathology CoreP30AG013846 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI KOWALL, NEIL W. · 1996 to 2020
$29.1M
PRECURSORS OF STROKE INCIDENCE AND PROGNOSISR01NS017950 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER · PI Hugo Javier Aparicio, Jose Rafael Romero · 1985 to 2026
$22.9M
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DEMENTIA IN THE FRAMINGHAM STUDYR01AG008122 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI AU, RHODA, SESHADRI, SUDHA · 1989 to 2015
$14.4M
MRI, Genetics &Cognitive Precursors of AD &DementiaR01AG016495 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI AU, RHODA · 1999 to 2016
$12.5M
Social and behavioral determinants of health and Alzheimer’s Disease: Cohort study of the US military veteran populationR01AG080670 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL · PI HONG YU · 2023 to 2026
$4.5M
Re-visiting Methods for MCI Diagnosis to Improve Biomarker and Trial FindingsR01AG049810 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI BONDI, MARK W, EDLAND, STEVEN DYAL · 2016 to 2020
$3.7M
Epigenetic changes in synaptic and inflammatory genes involved in the age-dependent development of Alzheimer's disease pathologies andcognitive declineRF1AG054156 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI AU, RHODA, RYU, HOON · 2016 to 2018
$3.4M
Assessing Alzheimer disease risk and heterogeneity using multimodal machine learning approachesU01AG068221 · NIA · UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER · PI DESTEFANO, ANITA L, LIN, HONGHUANG · 2021 to 2024
$2.5M
Digital Cognitive Assessment of Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease and Related DementiasR01AG083735 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI Rhoda Au, Vijaya B. Kolachalama · 2024 to 2026
$2.4M
Cognitive Heterogeneity in those with high Alzheimer's Disease RiskRF1AG062109 · NIA · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI AU, RHODA · 2020 to 2021
$1.8M
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Abstract

backgroundAlthough digital technology represents a growing field aiming to revolutionize early Alzheimer disease risk prediction and monitoring, the perspectives of older adults on an integrated digital brain health platform have not been investigated.

objectiveThis study aims to understand the perspectives of older adults on a digital brain health platform by conducting semistructured interviews and analyzing their transcriptions by natural language processing.

methodsThe study included 28 participants from the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, all of whom engaged with a digital brain health platform over an initial assessment period of 14 days. Semistructured interviews were conducted to collect data on participants' experiences with the digital brain health platform. The transcripts generated from these interviews were analyzed using natural language processing techniques. The frequency of positive and negative terms was evaluated through word count analysis. A sentiment analysis was used to measure the emotional tone and subjective perceptions of the participants toward the digital platform.

resultsWord count analysis revealed a generally positive sentiment toward the digital platform, with "like," "well," and "good" being the most frequently mentioned positive terms. However, terms such as "problem" and "hard" indicated certain challenges faced by participants. Sentiment analysis showed a slightly positive attitude with a median polarity score of 0.13 (IQR 0.08-0.15), ranging from -1 (completely negative) to 1 (completely positive), and a median subjectivity score of 0.51 (IQR 0.47-0.53), ranging from 0 (completely objective) to 1 (completely subjective). These results suggested an overall positive attitude among the study cohort.

conclusionsThe study highlights the importance of understanding older adults' attitudes toward digital health platforms amid the comprehensive evolution of the digitalization era. Future research should focus on refining digital solutions to meet the specific needs of older adults, fostering a more personalized approach to brain health.

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Natural Language ProcessingAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseCohort StudiesDigital TechnologyFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchdigital brain healthmobile phonenatural language processingolder adultsperspectivessemistructured interviews

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PMID39556805
PMCPMC11612578

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