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| The SKT - a short cognitive performance test for assessing deficits of memory and attention | | Author(s) | Hartmut Lehfeld, Hellmut Erzigkeit |
| Journal title | International Psychogeriatrics, vol 9, supplement 1, 1997 |
| Pages | pp 115-122 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Cognitive processes ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Evaluation ; Germany. |
| Annotation | The SKT, a simple and short test for assessing cognitive impairment of memory and attention, is described in this paper. The test consists of nine sub-tests, each limited to a maximum performance time of 60 seconds, which means a total testing time of about 10-15 minutes. Test scoring and auditing are also accomplished within a short time and are easily learned. The test is useful for staging the severity of cognitive deficits and for assessing the benefits of therapy, especially with patients suffering from dementia. The SKT is highly accepted both by patients, who are motivated by the appealing character of the tasks and their play-like nature, and hospital clinicians and general practitioners (GPs) because of its brevity and simplicity. The SKT was introduced in Germany two decades ago and has been successfully validated. Test versions of SKT in English and other languages have confirmed its international applicability and validity. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-981001232 A |
| Classmark | EA: DA: DB: 4C: 767 |
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