Journal article
Which part of the Quick mild cognitive impairment screen (Qmci) discriminates between normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment and dementia?
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: the Qmci is a sensitive and specific test to differentiate between normal cognition (NC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. We compared the sensitivity and specificity of the subtests of the Qmci to determine which best discriminated NC, MCI and dementia.
OBJECTIVE: the objective was to determine the contribution each subtest of the Qmci makes, to its sensitivity and specificity in differentiating MCI from NC and …
Authors
O'Caoimh R; Gao Y; Gallagher PF; Eustace J; McGlade C; Molloy DW
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 324–330
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 1, 2013
DOI
10.1093/ageing/aft044
ISSN
0002-0729