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Clinical testing
cesine edited this page Apr 14, 2011
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- screening: Testing for disease in people without symptoms.
- assessment
- portable
- inexpensive
- specialized equipment
- time/information cost
- direct observation
- administration by proxy
In a clinical setting cognitive impairment or dementia is often tested by testing
- attention and concentration
- executive functions
- memory
- language
- visuoconstructional skills
- conceptual thinking
- calculations
- orientation
Potential confounds include
- age
- educational level
- sociocultural backgroup