Equivalence of two screens of cognitive functioning: the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire and the Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test

Article Abstract:

Researchers conducted a study to determine the equivalence of two screens of cognitive functioning, which are the short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) and the Orientation-Memory-Concentration (OMC) test. They gathered a random sample of 3210 people 68 years of age and older. The findings revealed that on the SPMSQ and the OMC a percentage of people were rated cognitively impaired. They concluded that the SPMSQ and OMC are not equivalent and associations with race and education are greater for the OMC, while an association with age exists for both measures.

Cognitive consistency

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The relationship of APOE genotype to cognitive functioning in older African-American and Caucasian community residents

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that apolipoprotein E(4) is modestly related to declines in cognitive functioning and to poorer overall cognitive functioning in a study of African Americans and Caucasians aged 65 and older. These findings did not differ with either age or race.

Statistical Data Included, Apolipoproteins, Health, Health and race, Ethnic groups

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Provider characteristics related to antidepressant use in older people

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Extent to which the characteristics of usual medical care providers of elderly antidepressant users in North Carolina, has changed between 1986 and 1997, with the introduction of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, is analyzed.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Product introduction, Health Care and Social Assistance, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, New Products/Services, Pharmaceutical preparations, HEALTH SERVICES, North Carolina, Administration of Public Health Programs, Antidepressant Preparations, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, Care and treatment, Analysis, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Health care industry, Medical care, Market trend/market analysis, Antidepressants, Depression in old age, Geriatric depression, Serotonin uptake inhibitors, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Medical care (Private)

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