Validity of screening instruments for the detection of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in hospital inpatients: A systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the population ages, Alzheimer's disease and other subtypes of dementia are becoming increasingly prevalent. However, in recent years, diagnosis has often been delayed or not made at all. Thus, improving the rate of diagnosis has become an integral part of national dementia strategies. Although screening for dementia remains controversial, the case is strong for screening for dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment in hospital inpatients. For this reason, the objective of this systematic review was to provide clinicians, who wish to implement screening, an up-to-date choice of cognitive tests with the most extensive evidence base for the use in elective hospital inpatients.

Methods

For this systematic review, PubMed, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library wer

SUBMITTER: Hwang AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6657852 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature