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Spanish-language screening scales: A critical review
S Torres-Castro1, B Mena-Montes1, G González-Ambrosio1
1Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Institutos Nacionales de Salud de México, Secretaría de Salud, Ciudad de México, México.
Neurologia
|May 14, 2018
Summary
This review compares Spanish versions of the Mini-Cog, Clock-Drawing Test, and Mini-Mental State Examination for dementia screening. These tools aid primary care professionals in early detection of cognitive impairment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Geriatrics
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Dementia significantly impacts patients, families, and healthcare systems.
- Existing cognitive impairment screening tools vary in psychometric properties.
- Validated Spanish-language screening tools are needed for diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and describe validated Spanish-language versions of Mini-Cog, Clock-Drawing Test, and Mini-Mental State Examination.
- To compare the characteristics of these cognitive impairment screening tools.
Main Methods:
- A three-stage literature search was conducted on Medline.
- Articles focused on validated Spanish-language versions of the selected scales.
- Inclusion criteria required data on reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity.
Main Results:
- The review analyzed the psychometric properties of Spanish versions of Mini-Cog, Clock-Drawing Test, and Mini-Mental State Examination.
- Data on reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity were extracted and compared.
- The characteristics of each tool were detailed to inform selection.
Conclusions:
- The Mini-Cog, Clock-Drawing Test, and Mini-Mental State Examination offer valuable support for primary care professionals.
- Early identification of mild cognitive impairment and dementia is critical for patient outcomes.
- These validated Spanish-language tools facilitate timely diagnosis and management.
Keywords:
Clock-Drawing TestDemenciaDementiaDeterioro cognitivoMild Cognitive ImpairmentMini CogMini MentalMini-CogMini-Mental State ExaminationPrueba del relojScreening scalesTamizajeMore Related Videos
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