Characteristics of Ideal Cognitive Screening Tools for Primary Care Clinics
| Administration time <10 minutes |
| Minimal training required to administer, score, and interpret |
| Minimally affected by factors unrelated to cognitive impairment (eg, sex, education, language, culture) |
| Acceptable to older adults |
| Sensitivity and specificity ≥80% |
| Sensitive to mild stages of cognitive impairment |
| Assesses both memory and executive function, the domains frequently affected in the most common causes of dementia |