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This study aims to describe the prevalence of cognitive impairment among elderly primary care patients and compare health service usage based on cognitive status.

March 15, 1995Annals of Internal Medicine

Documentation and Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Primary Care Patients

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CCChristopher M. CallahanRegenstrief Institute HHHugh C. HendrieIndiana University WTWilliam M. TierneyRichard M. Fairbanks Foundation

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Prospective cohort study assesses cognitive impairment prevalence in elderly, revealing health service use and mortality implications.

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This study aims to describe the prevalence of cognitive impairment among elderly primary care patients and compare health service usage based on cognitive status.
Prospective cohort study design.
3954 patients aged 60 years and older completed cognitive assessments during routine visits.
Data collected included demographics, health service usage, and diagnostic evaluations.
15.7% of patients had cognitive impairment, with 5.2% facing moderate to severe issues.
Patients with moderate to severe impairment showed higher hospitalization (29.1% vs. 16.5%) and emergency department visits (55.8% vs. 38.5%).
Mortality was higher in patients with cognitive impairment (8.2% vs. 2.8%).

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Callahan et al. (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a08673d107d9dc0071079fa https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-122-6-199503150-00004

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