Evaluation of Screening Tests for Cognitive Impairment in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis.

David A DrewHocine TighiouartJasmine RollinsSarah DuncanSeda BabroudiTammy ScottDaniel E WeinerMark J Sarnak

Published in: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN (2020)

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely available and brief cognitive screening tool, showed high sensitivity and moderate specificity in detecting severe cognitive impairment in patients on maintenance hemodialysis.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
cognitive impairment
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
mild cognitive impairment
early onset
high intensity