Domain-specific cognitive screening in acute first-ever stroke: a comparative study of the Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS) and ACE-III.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is common and often under-recognized, particularly in the acute phase. Most cognitive screening tools provide only a global score, overlooking domain-specific deficits that influence functional recovery. The Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) is a comprehensive cognitive test whose utility for acute stroke patients remains under-studied. This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of the ACE-III against the stroke-specific Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS) in detecting PSCI following first-ever stroke in the acute period.

Methods

Patients with first-ever stroke and no history of cognitive impairment were prospectively assessed within seven days of onset using both the OCS and ACE-III. PSCI was defined by imp

SUBMITTER: Tanglay O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833042 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature