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Does the NUCOG improve the detection of dementia and differentiation of psychiatric subgroups compared to the MMSE in neuropsychiatric patients?
Does the NUCOG improve the detection of dementia and differentiation of psychiatric subgroups compared to the MMSE in neuropsychiatric patients?
The NUCOG is a valid and reliable cognitive screening tool that offers diagnostic benefits over the MMSE in differentiating dementia from psychiatric conditions.
Supports diagnostic utility of NUCOG beyond MMSE; leaves open impact on clinical decision-making and outcomes.
The NUCOG is a valid and reliable cognitive tool that is sensitive and specific for the detection of dementia. The NUCOG was able to differentiate dementia and psychiatric subgroups which were not able to be discriminated on MMSE scores. The NUCOG appears to be a well-tolerated, reliable and highly useful clinical tool that offers benefits over and above the MMSE.
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