Discrepancy-Based Evidence for Loss of Thinking Abilities (DELTA): Development and Validation of a Novel Approach to Identifying Cognitive Changes.

Breton M Asken Katherine J Bangen Athene LeeJennifer D DavisPaul F MalloyStephen P SallowayStephen Correia

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2019)

Data support initial development and validation of the DELTA score through its associations with longitudinal functional changes and Alzheimer's biomarkers. We provide several considerations for future research and include an automated scoring program for clinical use.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
electronic health record
current status
cognitive decline
big data
cross sectional