Why natural language processing for dementia detection is not reaching the NHS frontline.

Natural language processing could help to tackle delayed diagnosis in dementia care, allowing more patients to access services during the 'intervention window', but implementation has been slow. Ellie Koseda explores barriers to adoption of this technology and other AI-based tools, including fragmen...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:British Journal of Healthcare Management Vol. 32; no. 9; pp. 1 - 7
Main Author: Koseda, Ellie Maria
Format: Journal Article
Published: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Sep2026
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Natural language processing could help to tackle delayed diagnosis in dementia care, allowing more patients to access services during the 'intervention window', but implementation has been slow. Ellie Koseda explores barriers to adoption of this technology and other AI-based tools, including fragmented care pathways, limited interoperability and ongoing governance concerns.