Comparison of the quick mild cognitive impairment (Qmci) screen and the SMMSE in screening for mild cognitive impairment
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Comparison of the quick mild cognitive impairment (Qmci) screen and the SMMSE in screening for mild cognitive impairment
INTRODUCTION differentiating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from normal cognition (NC) is difficult. The AB Cognitive Screen (ABCS) 135, sensitive in differentiating MCI from dementia, was modified to improve sensitivity and specificity, producing the quick mild cognitive impairment (Qmci) screen. OBJECTIVE this study compared the sensitivity and specificity of the Qmci with the Standardised...
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عنوان ژورنال: Age and Ageing
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0002-0729,1468-2834
DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afs059