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[The clock test: a simple method to assess dementia]

C E García1, J C Loyola, T Armstrong

  • 1Hospital Parroquial de San Bernardo.

Revista Medica De Chile
|November 1, 1993
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The clock drawing test is a simple, effective tool for initial dementia assessment. It correlates well with the Mini Mental State test, aiding cognitive function evaluation in elders.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Psychometrics

Context:

  • Cognitive impairment is a growing concern in aging populations.
  • Accurate and accessible screening tools are crucial for early detection of dementia.
  • Existing cognitive tests may require significant time or resources.

Purpose:

  • To validate the clock drawing test (CDT) as a simple and effective measure of cognitive function.
  • To assess the correlation between the CDT and the Mini Mental State (MMS) test.
  • To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the CDT for dementia diagnosis.

Summary:

  • A study involving 138 elders (mean age 77.9) compared the CDT with the MMS test.
  • The CDT demonstrated a strong correlation (0.73) with the MMS test.

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  • Using specific cut-off scores, the CDT showed a sensitivity of 0.82 and specificity of 0.71 for dementia diagnosis.

    • Impact:

    • The clock drawing test offers a practical and efficient method for the initial screening of cognitive decline.
    • It can aid clinicians in identifying individuals who may require further comprehensive dementia evaluation.
    • This validation supports the broader implementation of the CDT in geriatric care settings.