"We don't like to use the 'A' word" : couple's experiences of living with Alzheimer's disease : an exploratory study

Background: The MMSE is commonly used as a screening instrument for cognitive impairment in stroke services. However, recent research has shown that it has poor diagnostic validity for use in this patient population. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of the ACE-R as an alternativ...

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Main Author: Flatman, Lindsay
Published: University of Lincoln 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.647128