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A - 123 Word List Task Outperforms Cognitive Screener in Neurocognitive Disorder Detection.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1064 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Griffin, Rebekah A; Zamora, Joel A; DiGiovanna, Ben J; Motley, John E; Gamino, Denise; Arreola Langarica, Ashley L; Carter, Ericka; Barnett, Michael D 3 of 3

Abstract

This article compares the effectiveness of two cognitive assessment tools—the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the California Verbal Learning Test II (CVLT-II)—in detecting neurocognitive disorders in older adults. In a study of 113 community-dwelling individuals aged 60 to 90, both tests significantly predicted neurocognitive impairment, with the CVLT-II’s long-delay free recall trial showing slightly better discriminatory power (AUC = 0.89) than the MMSE (AUC = 0.84). The CVLT-II specifically assesses verbal memory retention and recall, functions linked to the hippocampus, which is often affected in neurocognitive disorders. The findings suggest that memory-focused assessments like the CVLT-II may provide greater sensitivity and specificity in identifying neurocognitive impairments compared to general cognitive screening tools such as the MMSE.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1064
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.137
  • Accession Number:184163428
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