Five items differentiate mild to severe dementia from normal to minimal cognitive impairment —Using the Global Deterioration Scale

Conclusion We anticipate that our abridged GDS, composed of five items, will facilitate a rapid, yet effective assessment of patients in primary care centers. Its use will benefit both patients and medical professionals by minimizing the length of time required to conduct the assessment, and by allowing early diagnosis and care of patients. However, further research with a larger population is required to verify its efficacy.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research