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DEMENTIA

Journal Articles

Borson, S., Scanlan, J.M., Brush, M., Vitallano, P., & Dokmak, A. (2000). The Mini-Cog: A cognitive ‘vital signs’ measure for dementia screening in multi-lingual elderly. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(11), 1021-1027. Evidence Level IV: Nonexperimental Study.

Borson, S., Scanlan, J.M., Watanabe, J., Tu, S.P., & Lessig, M. (2005). Simplifying detection of cognitive impairment: Comparison of the Mini-Cog and Mini-Mental State Examination in a multiethnic sample.  JAGS, 53(5), 871-874. Evidence Level IV: Nonexperimental Study.

Borson, S., Scanlan, J.M., Watanabe, J., Tu, S.P., & Lessig, M. (2006). Improving identification of cognitive impairment in primary care.  International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21(4), 349-355.

Carolan Doerflinger, D.M. (2007). How to try this: The Mini-Cog.  AJN, 107(12), 62-70. Available online at http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=756614

Cummings, J.L., Frank, J.C., Cherry, D., Kohatsu, N.D., Kemp, B., Hewett, L., & Mittman, B. (2002). Guidelines for managing Alzheimer’s disease part I: Assessment. American Family Physician, 65(11), 2263-2272.

Cummings, J.L., Frank, J.C., Cherry, D., Kohatsu, N.D., Kemp, B., Hewett, L., & Mittman, B. (2002). Guidelines for managing Alzheimer’s disease part II: Treatment. American Family Physician, 65(12), 2525-2534.

Goolsby, M.J., & Blackwell, J. (2002). Alzheimer’s disease management. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 14(8), 338-340.

Maslow, K., & Mezey, M. (2008). How to try this: Recognition of dementia in hospitalized older adults.  AJN, 108(1), 40-49.   Available online at http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=762396%20

Royall, D.R., Cordes, J.A., & Polk, M. (1998). CLOX: An executive clock drawing task. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 64(5), 588-594.

Tombaugh, T.N., & McIntyre, N.J. (1992). The Mini-Mental State Examination: A comprehensive review. JAGS, 40(9), 922-935. Evidence Level I: Systematic Review.

Last updated - March 2008