Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia
Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia

Author: A. J. Larner

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-07-03

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 3030175626

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The new and updated edition of this book explains the key steps in planning and executing diagnostic test accuracy studies in dementia, serving as an introduction to the topic with clear explanations of difficulties and pitfalls. It has been fully revised in light of developments over the past 5 years and includes STARD publications which have appeared since the first edition as well as the use of biomarkers of cognitive disorders as increasingly enshrined in diagnostic criteria. The book covers the presentation of study results in terms of measures of discrimination, taking examples from studies in dementia looking at various diagnostic methods including cognitive instruments, neuroimaging, and biochemical studies. The book continues to reflect the author’s own experience in diagnostic test accuracy studies, particularly in the sphere of cognitive screening instruments.. Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia encourages clinicians to adopt a pragmatic approach to diagnostic test accuracy studies rooted in day-to-day clinical practice.

Cognitive Screening Instruments
Cognitive Screening Instruments

Author: A. J. Larner

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 3319447750

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This revised and updated second edition provides a practical and structured overview of some of the most commonly used and easily available cognitive screening instruments applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside setting. It now includes additional chapters on AD8 and also methodological aspects of systematic cognitive screening instrument assessment from the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group. Expert authors from around the world equip the reader with clear instructions on the usage of each screening instrument, its strengths and weaknesses, and the time required for administration. Rules on scoring are also provided, such as how to correct for variations in the patient’s age or education, and suggested cut-off scores. Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Approach, Second Edition is aimed at both clinicians and professionals in disciplines allied to medicine who are called upon to assess patients with possible cognitive disorders, including neurologists, old age psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, primary care physicians, dementia support workers, and members of memory assessment teams.

Evidence-based Diagnosis
Evidence-based Diagnosis

Author: Thomas B. Newman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-06-25

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1108436714

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Explains the mathematics involved in understanding and choosing an array of diagnostic and prognostic tests, in order to improve treatment.

Dementia in Australia
Dementia in Australia

Author: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Publisher: AIHW

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1742493491

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This report provides a comprehensive picture of dementia in Australia, illustrated by the latest available data and information on trends over time.

Neurology in Clinical Practice
Neurology in Clinical Practice

Author: Walter George Bradley

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1672

ISBN-13: 9780750674690

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New edition, completely rewritten, with new chapters on endovascular surgery and mitochrondrial and ion channel disorders.

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy
Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy

Author: Jonathan J. Deeks

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-07-12

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1119756162

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Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy A guide to conducting systematic reviews of test accuracy In Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy, a team of distinguished researchers deliver the official guide to preparing and maintaining systematic reviews of test accuracy in healthcare. This first edition of the Handbook contains guidance on understanding test accuracy measures, search strategies and study selection, understanding meta-analysis and risk of bias and applicability assessments, presentation of findings, and drawing conclusions. Readers will also find: An introduction to test evaluation, including the purposes of medical testing, test accuracy and the impact of tests on patient outcomes Comprehensive explorations of the design of test accuracy studies, including discussions of reference standards and comparative test accuracy studies Considerations of the methods and presentation of systematic reviews of test accuracy Elaboration of study selection, data collection, and undertaking risk of bias and applicability assessments Perfect for medical practitioners and clinicians, Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy will also benefit professionals in epidemiology and students in related fields.

ABC of Dementia
ABC of Dementia

Author: Bernard Coope

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-03

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1119599393

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ABC of Dementia is a practical guide, written with the needs of professionals in training in mind. Its aim is to enable readers to explore attitudes towards dementia, and find the knowledge and skills required in the important task of supporting the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This new edition is designed to assist students and practitioners working within both primary and secondary care settings with the diagnosis, treatment and provision of care. It covers the causes of dementia, diagnostic assessment, early intervention, pharmacological treatment, person-centred care, legal and ethical issues, and more. This resource has been thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent research and evidence-based practice. New and expanded content addresses dementia and frailty in care homes, explores the role of technology in the treatment of dementia, discusses working with minority groups, and examines case studies. Aids healthcare professionals in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for those with dementia Highlights the importance of person-centred care and the effects of dementia on families and carers Describes the cognitive changes and neurological disorders central to dementia Addresses the needs of younger people developing dementia Provides guidance on managing dementia in primary care, the acute hospital and end-of-life care settings Covers the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia (NPSD) Features numerous full-colour photographs and illustrations ABC of Dementia is a must-have for healthcare students, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals caring for people with dementia. It will also be of interest to members of the general public who wish to know more about dementia.