Screening for cognitive impairment in an elderly veteran population: acceptability and results using different versions of the Mini-Cog.

JR, McCarten; P, Anderson; MA, Kuskowski; SE, McPherson; S, Borson

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.03249.x

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Screening for cognitive impairment in an elderly veteran population: acceptability and results using different versions of the Mini-Cog.

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Authors:

McCarten JR

Anderson P

Kuskowski MA

Abstract

Objectives To assess the feasibility of cognitive screening in older veterans presenting for routine primary care.Design Quality improvement initiative.Setting Seven Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.Participants Veterans aged 70 and older without a prior diagnosis of cognitive impairment.Measurement...

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