Exploration of the Hungarian Version of Test Your Memory in General Practice: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study of a Convenience Sample of Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Overview

Journal Geriatrics (Basel)

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2024 Jun 26

PMID 38920430

Authors

Szabolcs Garboczy

Andras Mohos

Aniko Egerhazi

Anita Szeman-Nagy

Janos Andras Zsuffa

Szilvia Heim

Viktor Rekenyi

Laszlo Robert Kolozsvari

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Abstract

Background: Dementia is a significant health issue worldwide. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can transform into dementia over time. General practitioners (GPs) may be the first to notice the cognitive deficit; therefore, it is crucial for them to have access to a screening test that can be administered quickly and efficiently. We explored the Hungarian version of the Test Your Memory self-administered dementia screening test in general practice for the early detection of dementia and cognitive impairment.

Methods: In the four Hungarian cities with medical universities, 368 patients over the age of 50 attending GPs filled out the questionnaire within the framework of our cross-sectional study.

Results: The total scores of the test showed a significant correlation with education and type of occupation and a significant negative correlation with age. The results of this research showed that the clock drawing and recall subtest scores deteriorate at the earliest age.

Conclusion: The test can be filled out in a GP's office easily and two of its subtests can raise the possibility that patients may need further assessment, especially if they have symptoms, at an earlier age than the other subtests.

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