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CAMDEX. A standardised instrument for the diagnosis of mental disorder in the elderly with special reference to the early detection of dementia

Roth, M., Tym, E., Mountjoy, C. Q., Huppert, F. A., Hendrie, H., Verma, S., Goddard, R.·1986·British Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

A new interview schedule for the diagnosis and measurement of dementia in the elderly is described. The schedule named the Cambridge Mental Disorders of the Elderly Examination (CAMDEX), consists of three main sections: A structured clinical interview with the patient to obtain systematic information about the present state, past history and family history; a range of objective cognitive tests which constitute a mini-neuropsychological battery; a structured interview with a relative or other informant to obtain independent information about the respondent's present state, past history and family history. The CAMDEX is acceptable to patients, has a high inter-rater reliability and the cognitive section has been shown to have high sensitivity and specificity.

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  • The CAMCOG has good inter-rater reliability (r = .97), high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (96%).

    “The CAMCOG has good inter-rater reliability (r = .97),high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (96%: Roth et al., 1986;Wouters, van Gool, Schmand, Zwinderman, & Lindeboom, 2010).”

    From Living alone and cognitive function in later life (2019) · cites this paper as Roth et al., 1986

  • Cognitive function was assessed using the CAMCOG, a standardised measure.

    “Cognitive function was assessed using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) [33]. The CAMCOG is a standardised measure that consists of 67 items, assessing cognitive function along eight subscales”

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Authors
Roth, M., Tym, E., Mountjoy, C. Q., Huppert, F. A., Hendrie, H., Verma, S., & Goddard, R.
Affiliations
  • University of Cambridge (GB)
  • Hinchingbrooke Hospital (GB)
  • Indiana University (US)
  • Michigan State University (US)
  • West Suffolk Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author
Roth, M.
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Published
1986-12
Volume
149
Issue
6
Pages
698-709
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
OpenAlex
W2103514611
Cited by
2,090
References
24
Citations by year
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FWCI
10.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Medical Research Council
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Historical and Modern Theater Studies
Keywords
CAMDEX, dementia diagnosis, older adults, early detection of dementia, structured clinical interview, neuropsychological test battery, informant interview, inter-rater reliability, sensitivity and specificity
MeSH terms
Aged, Cognition, Dementia, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Male, Methods, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Time Factors

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