Revised criteria for mild cognitive impairment may compromise the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the potential impact of revised criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), developed by a work group sponsored by the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association, on the diagnosis of very mild and mild Alzheimer disease (AD)dementia.

Design

Retrospective review of ratings of functional impairment across diagnostic categories.

Setting

Alzheimer's Disease Centers and the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center.

Participants

Individuals (N=17 535) with normal cognition,MCI, or AD dementia.

Main outcome measures

The functional ratings of individuals with normal cognition, MCI, or AD dementia who were evaluated at Alzheimer's Disease Centers and submitted to the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center were assessed i

SUBMITTER: Morris JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3423496 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature