Comparison of conventional and actuarial neuropsychological criteria for mild cognitive impairment in a clinical setting.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence-based practice in neuropsychology involves the use of validated tests, cutoff scores, and interpretive algorithms to identify clinically significant cognitive deficits. Recently, actuarial neuropsychological criteria (ANP) for identifying mild cognitive impairment were developed, demonstrating improved criterion validity and temporal stability compared to conventional criteria (CNP). However, benefits of the ANP criteria have not been investigated in non-research, clinical settings with varied etiologies, severities, and comorbidities. This study compared the utility of CNP and ANP criteria using data from a memory disorders clinic.

Method

Data from 500 non-demented older adults evaluated in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center memory disorders clinic were

SUBMITTER: Fountain-Zaragoza S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature