![]() The brief cognitive test, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), were administered to the subjects. Three groups of subjects aged 65 or above were recruited after written consent: normal older people recruited in elderly centres, people with mild NCD (neurocognitive disorder), and people with major NCD. A new cognitive test, Hong Kong Brief Cognitive Test (HKBC), was developed based on review of the literature, as well as the views of an expert panel. ![]() To develop and examine the validity of a new brief cognitive test with less educational bias for screening cognitive impairment. For permissions, please e-mail: and validation of a new cognitive screening test: The Hong Kong Brief Cognitive Test (HKBC).Ĭhiu, Helen F K Zhong, Bao-Liang Leung, Tony Li, S W Chow, Paulina Tsoh, Joshua Yan, Connie Xiang, Yu-Tao Wong, Mike However, limitations of existing cognitive screening tests are present and cognitive screening tests should not be used as a replacement for comprehensive neuropsychological testing. Cognitive screening tests are expected to play an increasingly important role in identifying individuals with cognitive impairment and in determining which individuals should be referred for further neuropsychological assessment. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments are multidimensional in nature and used for purposes such as identifying primary and secondary diagnoses, determining the nature and severity of a person's cognitive difficulties, determining functional limitations, and planning treatment and rehabilitation. Some screening tests can also be helpful for monitoring treatment outcomes. Screening tests are generally brief and narrow in scope, they can be administered during a routine clinical visit, and they can be helpful for identifying individuals in need of more comprehensive assessment. The purpose of this education paper is to provide information to clinicians, healthcare administrators, and policy developers about the purpose, strengths, and limitations of cognitive screening tests versus comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. ![]() The use of computerized testing as a means for cognitive screening and brief cognitive testing is increasing at a rapid rate. The American Medical Association Current Procedural Panel developed a new billing code making behavioral health screening a reimbursable healthcare service. Roebuck-Spencer, Tresa M Glen, Tannahill Puente, Antonio E Denney, Robert L Ruff, Ronald M Hostetter, Gayle Bianchini, Kevin J Cognitive Screening Tests Versus Comprehensive Neuropsychological Test Batteries: A National Academy of Neuropsychology Education Paper†. ![]()
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