Use of the Cognitive Performance Test for Identifying Deficits in Hospitalized Older Adults. (14th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Douglas, Alison; Letts, Lori; Eva, Kevin; Richardson, Julie
• Other Names: Sunnerhagen K. S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation research and practice. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-05-14
• Subjects: Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation, Vocational; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation; Periodicals; 617.103
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/638480
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2867

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives . The Cognitive Performance Test (CPT) is a functional assessment for persons with dementia. The study purpose was to evaluate the reliability, discriminant, and concurrent validity of the CPT. Method . The CPT was tested against other measures of cognition (Standardized Mini Mental Status Exam (SMMSE) and Assessment of Motor and Process Skills-Process scale (AMPS-Process)). Participants were persons 65 years and older admitted to a geriatric rehabilitation unit (n = 47 ). Results . The CPT correlated moderately with measures of cognition (SMMSE r = 0.47, AMPS-Process r = 0.53, P < 0.01 ), and ADL burden of care (FIM r = 0.32, P < 0.05 ). Scores were not affected by age, sex, years of education, motor skills, or comorbidities. The CPT differentiated between impaired and unimpaired individuals differently from other measures. Conclusion . While CPT appears related to other measures of cognition, test interpretation requires noting the variability between CPT scores and those measures.