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The eight-item dementia screening test is a quick and effective tool for early detection in older adults. It demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity, outperforming other common cognitive assessments.

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Background:

Early dementia diagnosis is crucial for timely intervention and management.
Screening methods must balance accuracy with efficiency for primary care settings.
Existing cognitive tests vary in their effectiveness and time requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of an eight-item dementia screening test as a rapid diagnostic tool.
To compare the performance of the eight-item test against other cognitive assessments.
To determine the optimal cutoff score for dementia detection in seniors.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 188 seniors over 60 years old was recruited from a geriatric clinic.
The eight-item test, incorporating elements of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clock Drawing Test (CDT), and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), was administered.
Sensitivity and specificity analyses were conducted for the eight-item scale and other cognitive tests.

Main Results:

The eight-item scale achieved a sensitivity of 94.9% and specificity of 59.1% at a 6/7 cutoff score.
It outperformed individual components like three-item recall, CDT, Mini-Cog, attention/calculation, and IADL assessments in sensitivity and specificity.
Adjusted cutoff scores were identified for individuals with lower educational attainment.

Conclusions:

The eight-item test is a simple and sufficient tool for early dementia screening in primary care for older populations.
Its superior performance makes it a valuable addition to geriatric care settings.
Further validation in diverse populations may be beneficial.