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Utility of a Computerised Cognitive Screen in MCI and Depression in an Older Population

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 October 2015

Rachell Kingsbury ,
Nancy A. Pachana ,
Michael Humphreys ,
Gerry Tehan  and
Gerard J.A. Byrne
Rachell Kingsbury
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, Australia.
Nancy A. Pachana*
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, Australia. [email protected]
Michael Humphreys
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, Australia.
Gerry Tehan
Affiliation:
University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Gerard J.A. Byrne
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, Australia.
*
*Address for correspondence: Nancy A. Pachana, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4702, Australia
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Abstract

The current study investigated the ability of CogniScreen to differentiate older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from those reporting symptoms of depression. Participants included 140 community-based adults (30 MCI, 15 self-rated depressed, and 95 typical older adults) aged 50–89 years. Intergroup comparisons performed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses suggest tasks within CogniScreen are sensitive to clinically significant memory loss. Data provided partial support for some CogniScreen tasks to also differentiate individuals with MCI from those who are depressed. Results suggest CogniScreen may be potentially useful in screening older adults for early cognitive decline.

Keywords

screeningmild cognitive impairmentlate-life depressiondementiareceiver operating characteristic analyses
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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 16 , Issue 1 , 01 May 2010 , pp. 14 - 26
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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