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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Video-Supported Remote Cognitive Assessment in General Practice-A Pilot Mixed-Method Study on Usability, Acceptability and Feasibility.

Alexa Holfelder, Esther Brill, Rachid Guerchouche, Minh Tran-Duc, Jacob Lahr, Stefan Klöppel

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Alexa HolfelderUniversity Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.
Esther BrillUniversity Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-2452-7697
Rachid GuerchoucheCognition Behavior Technology (CoBTeK) Lab, Université Côte d'Azur, 06100 Nice, France.
Minh Tran-DucCognition Behavior Technology (CoBTeK) Lab, Université Côte d'Azur, 06100 Nice, France.ORCID 0000-0002-2571-7871
Jacob LahrUniversity Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.ORCID 0009-0003-7189-9738
Stefan KlöppelUniversity Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.

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Alois und Auguste Stiftung, c/o Von Graffenried AG Recht CHE-412.961.032
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BACKGROUND/

objectivesAccess to specialists and diagnostic resources continues to limit differential diagnosis of cognitive impairment in primary care. This pilot study examined the feasibility, usability, and clinical integration of a digitally supported Remote Cognitive Assessment (RCA) model embedded in general practice settings.

methodsA mixed-method design was used, combining structured quantitative surveys from patients (

resultsPatients reported high satisfaction with audio (M = 8; SD = 2.28) and video quality (M = 9.17; SD = 1.17) and expressed a strong willingness to recommend RCA (M = 8.83; SD = 1.17) on a 10-point Likert scale. Despite moderate scores for perceived simplicity (M = 5; SD = 3.41) and effectiveness (M = 5.83; SD = 2.14), overall acceptance (M = 8.33; SD = 0.82) was favorable, especially given the older age of participants. Neuropsychologists rated technical functionality positively (audio quality M = 8.17; SD = 1.18; video quality M = 8; SD = 1.67) but raised concerns about clinical utility and diagnostic depth (effectiveness M = 2.83; SD = 2.71). GPs highlighted the benefits of local facilitation, early screening, and improved access to specialist input while also noting space limitations, communication gaps, and the need for sustainable infrastructure.

conclusionsThe RCA model was well accepted by patients and GPs, and technically feasible for neuropsychologists. However, neuropsychologists reported important reservations regarding usability and effectiveness. The results suggest an important mismatch between patient satisfaction and clinical confidence and RCA cannot yet be recommended for routine clinical implementations based on patient acceptability alone. This model holds promises for hybrid cognitive care, particularly in underserved or rural areas, but future development must prioritize diagnostic confidence and clinician workflow usability before scalable integration into rural cognitive care pathways can be established.

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dementia screeningdigital healthelderlygeneral practiceprimary care integrationremote cognitive assessmenttelemedicine

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PMCPMC13257314

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