Table 2.

Domain 1 Strengths of Brief Cognitive Assessments (BCAs): themes and exemplary quotes

Themes	Quotes
BCAs normed and validated in local populations work well	Neurologist, Europe: It works quite well. It has been culturally adapted in different countries, and I know that it has been translated into other languages and is in several international journal publications. Geriatric Psychiatrist, Middle East: Validation, yeah. So we use either [BCA 1] or [BCA 2] which also we have validated and it’s on the way for publication.
BCAs are brief and easy to administer	Neurologist, South America: I like [BCAs], because it seems to me that screening should be short tests. I find that they are easy to apply. Neuropsychologist, South America: It’s so popular, it’s very short. It’s very easy for someone who does not have time to do many assessments.
BCAs help confirm diagnosis to facilitate access to services	Psychiatrist, Asia: We only do [BCAs] to confirm the diagnosis with a purpose to officially document the report changes – that’s it. Neurologist, South America: In such a way, that with a brief cognitive test like [BCA], and a [functional measure] for function, already you have a confirmation of dementia.