Application of 5-word test in the screening for cognitive disorder of elderly people
- Author:
Nguyen Thanh Van
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cognitive impairment
- MeSH:
Memory Disorders;
Aged
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;510(4):32-34
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study on 199 people aged 60 years old and more lived au in Ngoc Chau commune, Hai Duong city. Results: 5-word test is simple, easy to understand and and can be done rapidly, with result can be available in less than 5 minutes, so it is seem to be appropriate in screening for early cognitive impairment. The rate of cognitive disorders of elders was 23.1. Cognitive disorders in males were more common than in females, and immediate cognitive disorders and cognitive impairment increased proportionally to the age. However, it’s necessary to perform another tests for people with positive 5-word test (<10 scores) to early detecting cognitive impairment, before doing other paraclinical diagnoses.
