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The Brief Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment—Revised
Author(s) -
Hopkins Robert W.,
Kilik Lindy A.,
Day Duncan J. A.,
Rows Catherine P.,
Hamilton Pamela F.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of geriatric psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1166
pISSN - 0885-6230
DOI - 10.1002/gps.1270
Subject(s) - cognitive assessment system , cognition , standardized test , neuropsychological assessment , neuropsychology , cognitive test , medicine , gerontology , dementia , psychology , cognitive impairment , psychiatry , disease , pathology , mathematics education
Objectives The Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment—Revised (KSCA‐R) was designed to be a cognitive screening tool available to health professionals who were not trained in specialized cognitive assessment techniques. It was introduced to bridge the gap between brief, narrowly focused rating scales, and intensive, expensive, full neuropsychological assessments. We now present the Brief Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment—Revised ( Brief KSCA‐R). Methods Groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, patients suffering from other dementias, and a group of normal community dwelling elderly were assessed using the Brief KSCA‐R. Results This shortened version of the full Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment—Revised can be given in half the time while retaining most of the full KSCA‐R's effectiveness. Conclusions Suitable for a quick screening, or follow‐up of patients already more fully assessed. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.