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Validation of the Brazilian version of mini-test CASI-S

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Author(s):
Alfredo Damasceno [1] ; Adriane M. Delicio [2] ; Daniel F.C. Mazo [3] ; João F.D. Zullo [4] ; Patricia Scherer [5] ; Ronny T.Y. Ng [6] ; Benito P. Damasceno [7]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[2] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[3] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[4] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[5] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[6] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
[7] State University of Campinas. Medical School. Department of Neurology
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria; v. 63, p. 416-421, 2005-06-00.
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine CASI-S accuracy in the diagnosis of dementia. METHOD: The Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument - Short Form (CASI-S) was applied in 43 Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and 74 normal controls. AD diagnosis was based on DSM-IV, NINCDS-ADRDA, and CAMDEX. CASI-S includes: registration, temporal orientation, verbal fluency (4-legged animals in 30s), and recall (3 words). Its maximum score is 33 points. A copy of 2 pentagons was added. RESULTS: ROC curve showed an accuracy of 0.87, with standard error of 0.032, and 95% confidence intervall between 0.795 and 0.925. The cut-off score for cognitive deficit was 23, with sensitivity of 76.7%, specificity 86.5%, positive likelihood ratio (LR) 5.68, and negative LR 0.27. The cut-off score for subjects 70 years or older was 20, with sensitivity of 71.4% and specificity 97.1%. CONCLUSION: CASI-S is a practical test, with high specificity, particularly in individuals above 70 years of age. The adding of the drawing test did not improve its accuracy. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 99/05291-4 - Primitive reflexes and cognitive function
Grantee:Alfredo Damasceno
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 99/05288-3 - Primitive reflexes and cognitive function
Grantee:Adriane Maira Delicio
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 99/05290-8 - Primitive reflexes and cognitive function
Grantee:Joao Flavio Daniel Zullo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 99/05289-0 - Primitive reflexes and cognitive function
Grantee:Daniel Ferraz de Campos Mazo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 99/05287-7 - Primitive reflexes and cognitive function
Grantee:Ronny Tah Yen Ng
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation