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Cognitive function. Survey of elderly persons living at home in rural Newfoundland.

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: We tested the cognitive function of elderly, community-dwelling residents in rural Newfoundland using the Canadian Mental Status Questionnaire. The prevalence of moderate and severe cognitive impairment was 9.3%. Physicians in the community had recognized those with severe impairment, but had not recognized any of those with moderate impairment. Cognitive function testing should be part of the periodic health examination of older patients.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: G Worrall, N Moulton

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2196008146

FWCI: 0.595

Cites: 16

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10