CADAR, Dorina. University College London. What are the best cognitive tests for detecting early changes prior to the onset of dementia? A traditional approach is to use tests of global cognitive function such as the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE: Folstein et al., 1975) or the Blessed-Information-Memory-Concentration Test (BIMC: Blessed et al., 1968) to assess the severity of cognitive impairment (Tombaugh and McIntyre^?, 1992). But are these tests sensitive enough? Most studies show either ceiling or floor effects according to the time progression into disease. ResearchGate, Oct 13, 2012. Available from < https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_best_cognitive_tests_for_detecting_early_changes_prior_to_the_onset_of_dementia >. access on 28 April 2014.

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