Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale® (BCIS)® *This screening tool is for severe cognitive impairment. Total Score: ________________________________________ /14. 1. Does the patient make appropriate eye contact with the examiner ? (minimal standard - initial contact with at least subsequent intermittent contact) - 1 point. Say: "

We recommend using the BCIS® when severe cognitive impairment has already been established, or when the patient scores under 25 on the BCAT®. It is most effective in confirming severe impairment and tracking cognitive changes over time in advanced dementia.

The Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale (BCIS®) was developed to track cognitive changes in patients with advanced dementia to provide information to better manage behavior problems. It can be administered in 10-15 minutes.

Dec 1, 2014 · The BCAT is a multi-domain cognitive instrument that assesses orientation, verbal recall, visual recognition, visual recall, attention, abstraction, language, executive functions, and visuo-spatial processing in adult and older adult populations.

Nov 21, 2016 · We describe the development and validation of The Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale (BCIS), a cognitive screening instrument designed for persons with severe-stage dementia.

The Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT) is a new screening measure for cognitive dysfunction that emphasizes contextual memory and executive control functions. A total of 104 older adults referred for neuropsychological evaluation were …

We describe the development and validation of The Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale (BCIS), a cognitive screening instrument designed for persons with severe-stage dementia.

May 28, 2013 · The newly branded “BCAT Approach” will offer expanded access, training, and capability to healthcare professionals, such as nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers who care for and treat people who suffer from MCI and other related conditions on the cognitive functioning spectrum.

Impairment Scale (BCIS®) The BCIS® for Severe Impairment Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale (BCIS®) –Used for: • BCAT® scores <25 (guideline) • Assessing severe cognitive impairment • Tracking cognitive changes over time • Creating behavior plans • Assists caregivers in providing personal care 2/7/2020 The BCAT Approach 60 58 59 60

Aug 13, 2014 · A BCAT cut-score can be used for identifying persons to be referred to appropriate healthcare professionals for more comprehensive cognitive assessment. In addition, guidelines are provided for clinicians to interpret separate BCAT memory and executive dysfunction component scores.