Cognitive Characterization of a pilot study group

Ilka Martins Rosa

Abstract


Dementia is associated with memory decline and deficits in other cognitive functions, which interfere with activities of daily living. Cognitive tests can be applied to screen for dementia and depression. Objective: This is a pilot study of cognitive evaluation of patients 50 years older. Tests used were Clinical Dementia Rate (CDR), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clock Drawing Test (CDT) Dementia and Geriatric Rate (GDS-15), Basic Activities of Life (ABV) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). The study was performed at a Center for Primary Health Care in Portugal. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS. Results: 56 individuals participated and the mean age was 70.4 ± 8.1 This pilot study reveals: CDR was the cognitive test that presents alterations in patients' cognitive skills, followed by CDT and MM tests. GDS presents itself as an important tool in the assessment of depression. The IADL change is faster than the BAL.


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