The influence of schooling on cognitive screening test in the elderly

The influence of schooling on cognitive screening test in the elderly

Abstract Introduction: Tests for screening cognitive functions are gaining importance with the increasing incidence and prevalence of demential syndromes. For our elderly population, the challenge is to develop neuropsychological tests independent from the influence of educational level. Objective...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Christofoletti, Merlyn Mércia Oliani, Florindo Stella, Sebastião Gobbi, Lílian Teresa Bucken Gobbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento
Series:Dementia & Neuropsychologia
Subjects:
testes neuropsicológicos
cognição
idosos
educação.
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1980-57642007000100046&lng=en&tlng=en

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