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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Screening for dementia and depression in older people
1RCN Gerontological Nursing Programme, Oxford.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 4, 2000
Abstract:
Nurses have a valuable role to play in screening for dementia and depression in older people but they must be confident, adequately trained and supported. The authors conclude that screening and assessment is vital for older people to gain access to specialist mental health services.
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