Cognitive assessment in primary care: Practical recommendations

Nurse Pract. 2023 Jul 1;48(7):26-35. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000067.

Abstract

Primary care clinicians play a critical role in both the identification and management of cognitive impairment due to common diseases. Primary care practices should incorporate feasible, reliable, and helpful tools into existing workflow to recognize and support people living with dementia and their care partners.

MeSH terms

  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / diagnosis
  • Dementia*
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care