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World J Psychiatr. Jul 19, 2021; 11(7): 265-270
Published online Jul 19, 2021. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i7.265
Cognitive screening for adult psychiatric outpatients: Comparison of the Cognivue® to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Amanda F Rose, Alan F Gilbertson, Constance Cottrell, Rajesh R Tampi
Amanda F Rose, Alan F Gilbertson, Rajesh R Tampi, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, OH 44307, United States
Constance Cottrell, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Author contributions: Rose AF designed the overall project concept and study design, analyzed data, and outlined the manuscript; Gilbertson AF contributed to the content of the research study, interpretation of data, and manuscript; Cottrell C contributed to study design, review of literature, and revising manuscript; Tampi RR contributed to study design and revising manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Amanda F Rose, PhD, Doctor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 1 Akron General Blvd., Akron, OH 44307, United States. rosea@ccf.org
Received: December 16, 2020
Peer-review started: December 16, 2020
First decision: April 6, 2021
Revised: May 10, 2021
Accepted: June 28, 2021
Article in press: June 28, 2021
Published online: July 19, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Practicing clinicians should utilize validated measures when screening for cognitive impairment among older adults. Based on their findings they should make recommendations for further evaluation and not use cognitive screening tools as diagnostic tools.