Um eine Demenz sachgerecht zu diagnostizieren, müssen Spezialisten verschiedener medizinischer
Disziplinen einbezogen werden. Bereits in der hausärztlichen Praxis ist es aber relativ
einfach herauszufinden, ob eine weitere Abklärung erforderlich ist oder „Watch and
Wait“ zunächst genügt. Welche Tests zur Verfügung stehen und wie hilfreich sie sind,
erklärt dieser Beitrag.
Abstract
For initial cognitive diagnostics in the practice, various screening tools in the
form of short paper-pencil-tests are available. Such initial screenings take between
5 and 15 minutes, but do not replace detailed neuropsychological diagnostics. Of the
screening-tools reviewed, DemTect is suitable for suspected early onset dementia,
while MMSE and MoCA cover other cognitive domains in greater detail. BrainCheck provides
clear conclusion results and is recommended for practice. A more comprehensive diagnosis
of dementia is not possible with the screening tools reviewed. However, they can help
to decide whether a detailed dementia analysis is necessary or whether one can wait
with it. The screening methods reviewed are freely available on the internet.
Schlüsselwörter
Kognition - Screening - Neuropsychologie - Demenz - MMST - DemTect - BrainCheck
Key words
cognition - screening - neuropsychology - dementia - MMSE - DemTect - BrainCheck
