Underestimation of Cognitive Impairment in Older Inpatients by the Abbreviated Mental Test Score versus the Montreal Cognitive Assessment: Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Background/Aims: Cognitive impairment is prevalent in older inpatients but may be unrecognized. Screening to identify cognitive deficits is therefore important to optimize care. The 10-point Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) is widely used in acute hospital settings but its reliability for mild v...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/509357 |