Worrall G, Moulton N
Glovertown Medical Clinic, NF.
Can Fam Physician. 1993 Apr;39:772-7.
We tested the cognitive function of elderly, community-dwelling residents in rural Newfoundland using the Canadian Mental Status Questionnaire. The prevalence of moderate and severe cognitive impairment was 9.3%. Physicians in the community had recognized those with severe impairment, but had not recognized any of those with moderate impairment. Cognitive function testing should be part of the periodic health examination of older patients.
我们使用加拿大精神状态问卷对纽芬兰农村地区居住在社区的老年人的认知功能进行了测试。中度和重度认知障碍的患病率为9.3%。社区医生已识别出重度认知障碍患者,但未识别出任何中度认知障碍患者。认知功能测试应成为老年患者定期健康检查的一部分。