PT Journal
AU Tomagova, M
TI ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR ASSESSING COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS OF ELDERLY
SO Profese Online
PY 2009
BP 65
EP 77
VL 2
IS 2
DI 10.5507/pol.2009.006
DE olders; cognitive impairment; diagnosing; assessment tools; MMSE; SPMSQ
AB This article presents theoretical study concerns with assessment tools cognitive functions of elderly. It offers summary of tools for assessment of cognitive functions of elderly in nursing research and practice. It analyzes common tools as MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) and SPMSQ (Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire).
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