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Screening for poverty and related social determinants to improve knowledge of and links to resources (SPARK): development and cognitive testing of a tool for primary care
BackgroundHealthcare organizations are increasingly exploring ways to address the social determinants of health. Accurate data on social determinants...
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Dual-stage cognitive assessment: a two-stage screening for cognitive impairment in primary care
BackgroundAging population has led to an increased proportion of older adults and cognitively impaired. We designed a brief and flexible two-stage...
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New balance capability index as a screening tool for mild cognitive impairment
BackgroundMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is not just a prodrome to dementia, but a very important intervention point to prevent dementia caused by...
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Pilot study of the implementation of G8 screening tool, Cognitive screening assessment and Chemotherapy Toxicity assessment in older adults with cancer in a Tertiary University Hospital in Ireland
BackgroundComprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is recommended by international guidelines prior to initiation of systemic anti-cancer treatment...
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Comparison of in-person vs. remote administration of cognitive screening tools for people with ALS
ObjectiveThis study investigated whether cognitive screening tools used for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pwALS) are affected by the...
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Validation of cognitive screening questionnaire for neurological disorders (CSQND) for screening of cognitive complaints among patients with multiple sclerosis
BackgroundThe prevalence of cognitive impairment (CI) can reach up to 65% among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Self-administered screening...
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Diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in...
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The Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Screening Test for Patients and Professionals: Validation in Cognitive Impairment and in Severe Mental Illness
Dysphagia is a symptom that appears with high prevalence in persons diagnosed with dementia, intellectual disability, or severe mental illness. Risk...
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Development of a screening tool to identify patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a cognitive interview study
ObjectiveTo further refine the wording of screening questions and examine their face validity through cognitive interviews with axial...
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Documentation of cognitive impairment screening amongst older hospitalised Australians: a prospective clinical record audit
BackgroundFailure to detect cognitive impairment (CI) in hospitalised older inpatients has serious medical and legal implications, including for the...
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Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults with hypertension: the HYPER-COG study
Hypertension is a major risk factor for dementia. Yet, the most suitable cognitive screening test for hypertensive patients has yet to be identified....
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Psychometric properties and normative data of the Italian version of the Cognitive Function at Work Questionnaire: a screening tool for detecting subjective cognitive complaints at work
IntroductionConsidering the extension of working life due to socioeconomic and political factors, many people may experience cognitive complaints...
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Diagnostic performance analysis of the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) screening tool for identifying decline in intrinsic capacity
BackgroundIntrinsic capacity (IC) is a comprehensive indicator of an individual’s positive attributes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends...
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Cognitive functioning in women with breast cancer: psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function Tool
BackgroundThe Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog) evaluates perceived cognitive functioning and their impact on...
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Development and validation of a nomogram-assisted tool to predict potentially reversible cognitive frailty in Chinese community-living older adults
BackgroundCognitive frailty (CF) is a complex and heterogeneous clinical syndrome that indicates the onset of neurodegenerative processes and poor...
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Usefulness of a Screening Tool for Caregiver Learning Differences in Early Childhood Home Visiting: Staff and Caregiver Perspectives
Early childhood home visiting programs are well positioned to improve equity and reduce health disparities for families headed by caregivers with...
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Development and Delphi consensus validation of the Medication-Related Fall screening and scoring tool
BackgroundFalls are a significant public health problem and constitute a major cause of injuries and mortality. Risk factors for falls are...
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Screening for frailty and its association with activities of daily living, cognitive impairment, and falls among community-dwelling older adults in China
ObjectivesFrailty is a prevalent geriatric condition that significantly impacts the health of older adults. This study aimed to examine the...
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Development and evaluation study of FLY-Kids: a new lifestyle screening tool for young children
Evaluating, discussing, and advising on young children’s lifestyles may contribute to timely modification of unhealthy behaviour and prevention of...
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A machine learning-based assistant tool for early frailty screening of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis
PurposeTo develop an assistant tool based on machine learning for early frailty screening in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
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