{"id":7609,"date":"2019-10-24T15:28:13","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T19:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/?page_id=7609"},"modified":"2022-07-13T10:29:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T14:29:18","slug":"resources-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/divisions\/memory-and-cognitive-disorders-1\/resources-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Screening and Evaluation Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Video Modules            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h4>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p><strong>Neurocognitive Disorders Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This module provides an overview of neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson\u2019s and others.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RPrRFDvqliA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mild Cognitive Impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This module provides a description of mild cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia. A diagnosis of MCI is also discussed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gs52S96cm4w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Cognitive Screening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How can a family doctor identify cognitive impairment? What happens after a diagnosis is made? In this module, Dr. Philip Sloane will discuss these questions and more.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2NowRAFsXkU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lewy Body Dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This module provides a discussion about Lewy body dementia including common symptoms, case studies and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hvd9dhlK6Fc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Is It Alzheimer\u2019s? A Case Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this module, a common primary care cognitive impairment case (from history, physical, cognitive testing, imaging, and diagnosis) is discussed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p1uh4Fg3wGM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tips on Evaluating Memory Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This module provides a description on how to quickly and effectively evaluate memory loss including methods to distinguish storage versus retrieval memory deficits and the use of verbal and category fluency tests.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FlAgGKME22g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                <strong>Screening Tools<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h4>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/mini-cog-1.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mini Cog Screening Test<\/a> is a quick, easy-to-administer tool that is both sensitive and specific for identifying cognitive impairment. Please note, if positive, it should be followed up with a more detailed cognitive evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/primary-care-brain-screen-informant.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Primary Care Brain Screen (informant)<\/a> identifies changes from usual self in five key areas: cognition, instrumental activities of daily living, socialization, behavior, and vegetative\/sensory\/motor function. The rating system allows the provider to quickly scan to see where the most troublesome problem areas are. This can inform diagnosis, management and referral to resources. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/primary-care-brain-screen-self.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self-administered Primary Care Brain Screen<\/a> is also available.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/kaufer-neurobehavioral-assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neurobehavioral assessment review article<\/a> presents a multidimensional, integrative approach to clinical assessment and management of neurobehavioral disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id 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href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/MedicationReviewForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medication Review Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/CognitiveEvaluation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cognitive Evaluation History Form<\/a> for a caregiver to complete<\/li>\n<li>Two versions of a cognitive examination: choose either the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/Montreal-Cognitive-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Cognitive Assessment Basic<\/a> or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/St.LouisUniversityMentalStatusExamination.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Louis University Mental Status Examination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/NeurologicalExaminationChecklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neurological Examination Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/PHQ\u20109DepressionScreen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PHQ\u20109 Depression Screen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2019\/10\/SummaryofCognitiveStatusEvaluation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summary of Cognitive Status Evaluation Form<\/a>\u00a0that integrates findings from all other forms into a diagnostic profile of the patient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to these materials, a diagnosis must take into account the overall clinical picture, including other relevant elements from the patient&#8217;s history, current presentation, or laboratory 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