RCDS — Recoverable Cognitive Dysfunction

2006

A measure of recoverable cognitive dysfunction — an admission MMSE that improves by ≥3 points by discharge — describing acute, reversible cognitive impairment that is largely distinct from delirium and dementia.

Cognitive test for deliriumDetailed research assessmentSingle validation study

Concept/measure of reversible impairment; occurred in 39% of older inpatients; independently predicted 1-year mortality.

Full nameRecoverable Cognitive Dysfunction

Also known asRCDS, Recoverable Cognitive Dysfunction Scale, RCD

PurposeCognitive test for delirium, Detailed research assessment

PopulationAdult

SettingGeneral / acute hospital

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Administrationvariable

EvidenceSingle validation study

Reference typeOriginal validation study

ReferenceInouye SK, Zhang Y, Han L, Leo-Summers L, Jones R, Marcantonio E. Recoverable cognitive dysfunction at hospital admission in older persons during acute illness. J Gen Intern Med. 2006;21(12):1276-81. PMID 16965558

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