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Screening of patients with cognitive impairment when entering a rehabilitation unit
Author(s) -
Porte Patrice,
Lahmi Karine,
Auque JeanMichel,
Carnet Yves,
Galliou Alain,
Preux PierreMarie,
Labourdette Marc,
Zawieja Philippe,
Métais Patrick
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
geriatrics and gerontology international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.823
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1447-0594
pISSN - 1444-1586
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0594.2011.00715.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rehabilitation , dementia , cognition , cognitive impairment , cognitive rehabilitation therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , epidemiology , population , memory clinic , unit (ring theory) , disease , physical therapy , gerontology , psychiatry , psychology , pathology , mathematics education , environmental health
Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of an early screening of cognitive impairment in rehabilitation units, and the proportion of cognitive impairments (in particular, Alzheimer's disease) among this population. Methods: This is a multicentric, non‐interventional, epidemiological, transverse, projective and comprehensive study of five French rehabilitation units. Results: This study on 279 people over 75 years found 105 new cases of cognitive impairments, among which 62 cases of dementia. Conclusion: These findings show the interest of generalizing cognitive impairments screening when entering a rehabilitation unit, in coordination with memory consultations and general practitioners. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2012; 12: 23–29.