Cognitive Assessment Tools for Dementia in Healthcare: A Cognitive Ability Testing Guide

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Abstract

Neuropsychological testing is necessary to assess cognitive functions in individuals who exhibit signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. This chapter presents the most commonly used cognitive assessments for MCI and dementia in healthcare and academia, including information about normative data, and cut-off scores. Some of the tests presented are: the mini-mental state examination, trail making tests, montreal cognitive assessment, Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive, and clock drawing test. In addition, the chapter discusses the benefits of timely diagnosis and limitations in the testing assessments that might affect the quality of life in individuals with cognitive decline due to MCI and dementia diagnosis.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population
EditorsLuis Vieira Ribeiro, Anabela Magalhães Ribeiro
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter11
Pages170-191
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9781668476314
ISBN (Print)9781668476307, 1668476304
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Apr 2023

Publication series

NameAdvances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (AMDTC) Book Series
PublisherIGI Global
ISSN (Print)2475-6628
ISSN (Electronic)2475-6636

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