The validity and reliability of the CAMDEX-DS for assessing dementia in adults with Down syndrome in Brazil.

CONCLUSION: The CAMDEX-DS can be considered the first valid and reliable instrument for evaluating dementia in adults with DS in Brazil. Its use in such individuals could improve clinical practice and research.
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Source: Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria - October 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fonseca LM, Haddad GG, Mattar GP, Oliveira MC, Simon SS, Guilhoto LM, Busatto GF, Zaman S, Holland AJ, Hoexter MQ, Bottino CM Tags: Rev Bras Psiquiatr Source Type: research