Overview

The CAMDEX-DS-II is a standardised structured schedule comprising the assessments necessary for facilitating the diagnosis of dementia in people with Down’s syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia), as well as others with intellectual disabilities. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual’s best level of functioning. Updated from the original CAMDEX-DS-II, the assessments comprise a structured informant interview to facilitate the systematic collection of information about presenting symptoms and clinical history in order to arrive at a differential diagnosis, and a direct assessment of the patient/participant covering cognitive assessment (CAMCOG-DS-II, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). The pack comprises a guidance manual, pictorial booklet, informant interview and CAMCOG-DS neuropsychological test battery. It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalise diagnosis in the context of research.

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Author:   Jessica Beresford-Webb ,  Shahid Zaman ,  Rosalyn Hithersay ,  Andre Strydom
Publisher:   Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Imprint:   Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781914010828

ISBN 10:   1914010825
Publication Date:   27 August 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Manual Introduction Background Validity Updates Description of the CAMDEX-DS-II The CAMDEX-DS-II Schedule Section 1: The informant interview Section 2: Assessment of patient/participant Guidance for Diagnosis Section 1: Differential diagnosis Section 2: Scoring Section 3: Diagnostic criteria Guidance for Interviewers Example answers: Cognitive and functional decline Example answers: Current mental health References Appendices: The CAMDEX-DS-II Schedule 2. Pictorial material for cognitive examination 3. Informant interview test sheets 4. Assessment of participant (CAMCOG-DS-II)

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Senior Editors University of Cambridge: - Jessica Beresford-Webb - Shahid Zaman Sub-Editors King’s College London: - Rosalyn Hithersay - Andre Strydom Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau Catalan Down Syndrome Foundation Barcelona: - Bessy Benejam Institut Jérôme Lejeune: - Silvia Sacco Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich: - Sandra Loosli Norwegian National Advisor unit on Ageing and Health: - Frode Larsen Trinity College Dublin: - Eimear Mc Glinchey - Mary Mc Carron

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