Diagnosis and Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Consensus Statements

Frontiers in Neurology

Chen, Y.-X., Liang, N., et al. (2021).

Frontiers in Neurology, 12, Article 719849.

This systematic review investigates the recommendations made in international clinical guidelines and consensus statements regarding the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This summary highlights conclusions of interest to speech-language pathologists.

National Key Research & Development Program of China



From database inception to April 24, 2021

Clinical practice guidelines; expert consensus (excludes protocols, abstracts, editorial comments, overview/review articles, and systematic reviews)

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Three international guidance documents included recommendations to follow up and monitor cognitive status for any changes in individuals with MCI.

One international guidance document recommends against cognitive screening for MCI in asymptomatic adults.

Four international guidance documents include recommendations for providing cognitive interventions to individuals with MCI.