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Table 2.

Consensus Conference Ranking of Detection and Identification Question Priority Comparing ED Providers, Non-ED Providers, and PLWD/Care Partners

Detection and Identification Research Priorities	Rankings
Detection and Identification Research Priorities	All Participants	ED Providers	Non-ED Providers	PLWD and Care Partners
What is the best approach* in the ED to screening cognitive impairment? (*Includes population definitions, using data sources, screening tests effectiveness, efficacy, referral, etc)	1st	1st	1st	1st
What are the most accurate and feasible tools and data to identify cognitive impairment in the absence of delirium or known dementia?	2nd	2nd	2nd	2nd
What is the value and potential unintended consequences of screening for cognitive impairment in the ED?	3rd	3rd	4th	3rd
How can EDs feasibly take into account culture, language, ED environment, and communities of the population served when screening cognitive impairment in the ED? (eg, does English as a second language impact screening of dementia?)	4th	4th	3rd	4th
What information is needed to differentiate delirium vs undiagnosed cognitive impairment vs known dementia vs mental health conditions?	5th	5th	5th	5th