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Assessing Quality of Life in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment

Psychosomatic Medicine · 2002 · Vol. 64(3) · pp. 510–519

Abstract

The QOL-AD seems to be reliable and valid for individuals with MMSE scores greater than 10. Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between patient and caregiver reports of patient quality of life and to identify factors that influence quality of life throughout the progression of dementia.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeQuality of life (healthcare)CognitionDementiaIntraclass correlationPsychologyClinical psychologyDepression (economics)Reliability (semiconductor)Cognitive impairmentPsychometrics

MeSH terms

Activities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMental Status SchedulePersonality AssessmentQuality of LifeGeriatric Assessment

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  • World Health Organization
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