Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Geriatrics - 17/10/18

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There are many instruments for screening cognitive impairment. The common tools for screening cognitive impairment are categorized into 4 groups (very brief, brief, self-administered, and test batteries) in geriatrics. There are some tests used for specific tests of 6 cognitive domains (learning and memory, language, executive function, complex attention, and social cognition) by following the DSM-V criteria. Different settings, stages, conditions, and specific people need some specific tools for screening cognitive impairment. It must be noted that there is some harm in screening for cognitive impairment in geriatrics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cognitive impairment, Screening, Geriatrics, Dementia, Early detection of disease, Assessment, Neuropsychology
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Vol 34 - N° 4
P. 515-536 - novembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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