Finding dementia in primary care: the results of a clinical demonstration project.

JR, McCarten; P, Anderson; MA, Kuskowski; SE, McPherson; S, Borson; MW, Dysken

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03841.x

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Finding dementia in primary care: the results of a clinical demonstration project.

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Authors:

McCarten JR

Anderson P

Kuskowski MA

Abstract

Objectives To assess the effect of screening on diagnosing cognitive impairment.Design Quality improvement initiative.Setting Seven Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.Participants Veterans aged 70 or older without a prior diagnosis of cognitive impairment.Measurements Veterans failing a brief cognitiv...

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