Journal Call no. | R644.H63J573 |
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Author | Chu, L. W. |
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Article Title | Validation of the Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) in the elderly medical patient / LW Chu ... [et al.]. |
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Is Part Of | Hong Kong medical journal ; v.1, no.3, Sep 1995, p.207-211. |
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Abstract | The Abbreviated Mental Test is a useful screening test for abnormal cognitive function in the elderly patient. It is widely used in UK geriatrics practice. A modified local version of the Abbreviated Mental Test is also commonly used in Hong Kong. In the present study, the local version of the 10-question Abbreviated Meantal Test was validated against clilnical diagnoses of normal/abnormal cognitive function (DSM-III-R criteria). |
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