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| A systematic review of cognitive decline in the general elderly population | | Author(s) | Helen L Park, Janice E O'Connell, Richard G Thomson |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 18, no 12, December 2003 |
| Pages | pp 1121-1134 |
| Source | http://www.interscience.wiley.com |
| Keywords | Cognitive impairment ; Dementia ; Mental ageing ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | The public health impact of cognitive decline and dementia is increasing as the population ages. Studies exploring therapies or risk factors for cognitive impairment require understanding of expected age-related decline. This systematic review of studies included grey literature and representative, community-based, cohort studies of people aged 60+, incorporating individuals with dementia. Identification of 5,900 abstracts and retrieval of 163 full texts led to inclusion of 19 papers. Heterogeneity made narrative review the appropriate method of data synthesis. Some degree of cognitive impairment with increasing age was found in all studies, though the extent varied. The prevalence of cognitive impairment and the rate of decline increased with age. There is a need for an international "gold standard" neuropsychological test battery which can be used by clinicians and researchers in the investigation and treatment of cognitive problems in older people. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040301212 A |
| Classmark | E4: EA: D6: 64A |
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