November 7, 2024
Creyos launches an even more accessible patient experience

Creyos launches an even more accessible patient experience

New features such as multilingual audio guidance, simplified instructions and a more accessible interface enable healthcare providers to reach a broader patient base.

Toronto, Canada, Nov. 5, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creyos, a leader in cognitive and behavioral health assessment, has announced significant enhancements to its online platform to improve accessibility and ease of use for patients. These updates are part of Creyos’ ongoing commitment to ensuring that all patients, regardless of background or abilities, have the opportunity to successfully complete cognitive and behavioral health assessments, providing healthcare providers with accurate, actionable and reliable data.

The updates address the increasing demand for more inclusive cognitive and behavioral healthcare, as well as the impact of social determinants of health on healthcare delivery. Older adults from historically underserved communities are 18% less likely to receive a timely diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, compared to people in areas of higher socioeconomic status. Several studies have pointed out the inappropriateness of traditional cognitive tests such as the Mini-Cog and Mini-Cog. Mental State Examination (MMSE) for low-literate population groups. These communities also often face challenges such as limited familiarity with technology and reduced access to care, making easy-to-use and accessible health assessments critical. Creyos’ enhanced platform addresses these issues with an improved user interface, simplified instructions, multilingual voiceover guidance, and built-in tutorials designed to meet the needs of diverse patient populations.

“Improving equity in healthcare means ensuring that every patient, regardless of background, has a clear understanding of the cognitive assessments they undertake,” says Professor Adrian Owen, OBE, FRS, PhD, neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at Creyos. “This is especially crucial in circumstances where early and accurate detection can make a difference, such as dementia. When patients fully understand what is expected of them, we achieve more accurate and reliable results, which are essential for effective diagnosis and treatment. It’s not just about providing access; it’s about equipping healthcare providers with the right tools to drive better clinical decision making and patient outcomes.”

For healthcare providers, the updated patient experience streamlines the process of interacting with patients, removing barriers that previously prevented individuals from conducting critical assessments. The improvements make it easier for healthcare systems and clinics to address disparities in brain health through the following updates:

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