What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how participant characteristics and context affect engagement in cognitive screening.

April 23, 2026Clinical Gerontologist0 citations

Understanding Older Korean Americans’ Experiences with the MoCA–K: A Qualitative Study

YJYuri JangUniversity of Southern California MRMin‐Kyoung RheeUniversity of Southern California HLHi-Woo LeeUniversity of Southern California

Key Points

The aim is to explore how participant characteristics and context affect engagement in cognitive screening.
Qualitative interviews were conducted with older Korean Americans.
Participants shared their experiences with the MoCA-K screening tool.
Data were analyzed for themes related to cultural and contextual factors.
Participants identified barriers to engagement due to cultural misunderstandings.
Culturally sensitive approaches improved participant experiences and accuracy of screenings.
Findings suggest a need for tailored screening processes for better outcomes.

Abstract

Further attention to the interplay between participant characteristics and contextual conditions may enhance participant engagement and help reduce misclassification in community-based cognitive screening. Findings highlight the importance of culturally and contextually sensitive approaches in future practice and research.

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