Cognitive Assessments in Multicultural Populations Using the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CMAJ
Naqvi, R. M., Haider, S., et al. (2015).
CMAJ, 187(5), E169-E175.
This meta-analysis investigates the diagnostic accuracy of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale as a cognitive assessment tool for identifying dementia in adults. Although speech-language pathologists do not diagnose dementia, findings from this review may be useful for identifying tools for detection of cognitive impairments in this population.
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Up to 2015
Original studies of any design
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The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) had adequate sensitivity (77.2%; 95% CI 67.4–84.5) and specificity (85.9%; 95% CI 74.8–92.6) for identifying individuals with dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. However, compared to the Mini-Mental State Examination, the RUDAS appeared to be less affected by language and education level.
