Instruments to Detect Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale
Abbreviation:
ADAS-cog
Administration Method:
Notes:
Verbal instructions, paper and pencil (305)
Administration Time:
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30-45 min (302)
Level of Expertise to Administer:
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Staff with specialist qualifications; interviewer administered. Requires additional training. Usually administered by a neuropsychologist or psychologist with appropriate training. (302)
Measures Change Over Time:
No
Sample Source:
Target Age Range:
Notes:
Parkinson Disease Dementia (PDD) Mild: 74.3 (SD 5.7 yrs); Moderate: 74.9 (SD 5.1 yrs); AD Mild: 74.3 (SD 9.1 yrs); Moderate: 75.4 (SD 6.2 yrs) (206)
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Education Level Required to Understand Test:
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Online Information:
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Original Source Reference:
| Reference Number | Citation | PMID | DOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | Cognition Assessment Measures | Another Link | ||
| 206 | Evaluation of dementia rating scales in Parkinson's disease dementia. | Harvey PD, Ferris SH, Cummings JL, Wesnes KA, Hsu C, Lane RM, Tekin S Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2010 Mar;25(2):142-8. Epub 2009 Apr 9. | 19359706 | 10.1177/1533317509333904 |
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