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Cognitive Screening Instruments

A. J. Larner

2012252 pagesabout 4–6 hours
2012
first published
  • 2012Springer London, Limited · 252 pages · ENGISBN 9781447124528
  • 2016Springer · 351 pagesISBN 9783319447742
  • 2018Springer · 364 pagesISBN 9783319831343

Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Approach provides a practical and structured overview of some of the most commonly used and easily available cognitive screening instruments applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside setting. Dementia and cognitive disorders are now recognised as an increasing public health problem, both in terms of patient numbers and cost, as populations age throughout the world. Despite this, many patients with dementia never receive a formal diagnosis, with implications for their appropriate care and management. Diagnostic tests which identify cases of dem

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