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Suggested psychiatric assessment for patients with dementia in the community
| Domain | Instrument | Reporting | Items, n | Administration time, minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition | Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) | Clinician assessment | 30 | 10 |
| Psychopathology | Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) | Clinician assessment | 24 | 10 |
| Caregiver burden | Screen for Caregiver Burden (SCB) | Self-report questionnaire | 25 | 10 |
