Screening for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly

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Patterson, CJS
Gass, DA
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[1] McMaster Univ, Dept Med, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[2] Dalhousie Univ, Dept Family Med, Halifax, NS, Canada
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10.1017/S0317167100001190
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Objective: To review the evidence available to support or refute the recommendation to screen for cognitive impairment (cognitive deficits which do not affect daily function) and dementia in primary care, Data Sources: Medline search using terms listed at the end of this article: consultation with experts in the field; review of other published recommendations. Study Selection: There were no articles which described a randomized controlled trial of screening versus no screening. Studies were therefore chosen which aided in the definition; natural history; interventions and outcomes including possible negative effects. Data Synthesis: No systematic synthesis was performed. Background papers were circulated to a panel of experts prior to the Canadian Consensus Conference on Dementia and conclusions endorsed by consensus. Conclusions: 1. There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for cognitive impairment or dementia, (C); 2. Memory complaints should be evaluated and the individual followed to assess progression. (B); 3, When caregivers or informants describe cognitive decline in an individual, these observations should be taken very seriously; cognitive assessment and careful follow-up are indicated. (A) (See Appendix).
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