Cognitive Assessment
A cognitive assessment is an examination conducted to determine someone's level of cognitive function.
Cognitive assessments can be performed by a doctor, nurse or other allied health professional.
The importance is that a standardised assessment tool is administered when a patient with dementia is admitted to hospital. It is also important to note that if a person with dementia is physically unwell, results of the cognitive assessment can be considerably affected.
Cognitive impairment that presents as dementia may also be associated with delirium or depression. It is therefore essential to speak to family and carers to establish a good baseline history.
If concerns about mood are highlighted, a brief standardised assessment should be conducted using the WHSCT approved version of the Geriatric Depression Scale.
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