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The GDS/FAST staging system

S Auer¹, B Reisberg

¹Aging and Dementia Research Center, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA.

International Psychogeriatrics

|January 1, 1997

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The Global Deterioration Scale/Functional Assessment Staging (GDS/FAST) system is a reliable tool for assessing dementia severity in Alzheimer's disease (AD). It effectively tracks disease progression and aids in diagnosis and prognosis.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Geriatrics
Psychiatry

Background:

Staging methodologies are crucial for assessing disease severity in progressive dementing illnesses.
The Global Deterioration Scale/Functional Assessment Staging (GDS/FAST) is a widely used system for this purpose.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the Global Deterioration Scale/Functional Assessment Staging (GDS/FAST) system.
Highlight the utility of GDS/FAST in staging dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Main Methods:

The article reviews the Global Deterioration Scale/Functional Assessment Staging (GDS/FAST) system.
Discusses its reliability and validity in diverse settings for staging dementia in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Main Results:

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The GDS/FAST system is proven reliable and valid for staging dementia in Alzheimer's disease (AD).
It spans the entire course of normal aging and progressive AD.
Offers enhanced tracking of longitudinal AD course, improved clinicopathologic observations, and better diagnostic/prognostic information.

Conclusions:

The GDS/FAST system is a valuable tool for assessing and managing Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Its comprehensive nature aids in understanding the full spectrum of the disease.
Facilitates improved clinical decision-making and research in AD.