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RUDAS: A Multicultural Dementia Tool by ntvalech is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a 6-item cognitive assessment tool designed to detect dementia across diverse cultures. It was developed through a multi-stage process involving cultural advisory groups and clinical testing, demonstrating high sensitivity (89%) and specificity (98%) in identifying cognitive impairment. The RUDAS is portable, culturally fair, and requires further validation in various settings to assess its sensitivity to changes in cognitive function over time.
- Author
- ntvalech
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- EN