Journal article
Screening Tools for Cognitive Impairment in Adults with Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review
KY Ko, N Ridley, SD Bryce, K Allott, A Smith, J Kamminga
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society | Published : 2022
Abstract
Objectives: Cognitive impairment is common in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), yet no evidence-based guidelines exist regarding the most appropriate screening measure for use in this population. This systematic review aimed to (1) describe different cognitive screening measures used in adults with SUDs, (2) identify substance use populations and contexts these tools are utilised in, (3) review diagnostic accuracy of these screening measures versus an accepted objective reference standard, and (4) evaluate methodology of included studies for risk of bias. Methods: Online databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL) were searched for relevant studies according to pre-deter..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Funding Acknowledgements
KA is supported by a Career Development Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC; APP1141207). KK, NR, SB, AS, and JK have no financial support to disclose.